Poulan 161608 - Manual (Page 17)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 13)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet
API service classifi cation SF, SG or SH.
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
• Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when changing oil.
• Remove drain plug.
• After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten se-
curely.
• Refi ll engine with oil through oil fi ll dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not
overfi ll. For approximate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on
page 3 of this manual.
• Use gauge on oil fi ll cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap
is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dip-
stick.
FIG. 13
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and
replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they
begin to slip from wear.
OIL FILL
CAP¦DIPSTSICK
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The fan and cooling fi ns of transmission should be kept clean to assure
proper cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or
while the transmission is hot.
• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean.
• Inspect cooling fi ns for dirt, grass clippings and other ma te ri als. To prevent
damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean
cooling fi ns.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fl uid main te nance is not required
for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servic-
ing, contact your near est au tho rized ser vice center/department.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SF,
SG, or SH. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected
operating temperature.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve start-
ing in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil
consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more
frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if
the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each
eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fi ll cap/dipstick securely each
time you check the oil level.
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
-20¡ 0¡ 30¡ 40¡ 80¡ 100¡
-30¡ -20¡ 0¡ 20¡ 30¡ 40¡
¡ F
¡ C
32¡
-10¡ 10¡
60¡
5W-30
SAE 30