MTD 142-760 - Engine Lubrication

FIGURE 31. CLUTCH DISASSEMBLY
CLUTCH REPAIR
The clutch can be replaced as an entire unit or it can be
disassembled and rebuilt.
The large spring on the clutch is compressed to
400 pounds pressure and extreme care should
be taken during disassembly.
If you disassemble the clutch, place it in an arbor press or
use two "C" clamps as shown in Figure 31 to release the
pressure on the spirol pin.
Apply the pressure to the outer disc assembly.
Drive the spirol pin out with a punch.
Slowly release the pressure.
Removal of the second spirol pin will free the other parts
for inspection or replacement.
LUBRICATION
Your tractor has been engineered to give you years of
trouble-free service, however, by following these simple
lubrication procedures, you can greatly extend the life of
your tractor.
1 ENGINE LUBRICATION
DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS (4 PINTS)
WINTER SUMMER
(Below 40° F.) (Above 40°F.)
Use SAE 5W-20 Use SAE 30
Any high quality detergent oil having the American
Petroleum Institute classification "For Service MS" can be
used in your Briggs & Stratton engine. Detergent oils keep
the engine cleaner and retard the formation of gum and
varnish deposits.
Check before starting and after every 5 hours of
operation. BE SURE OIL LEVEL IS MAINTAINED.
Change oil after first 5 hours of operation. Thereafter
change oil every 25 hours of operation. Remove the oil
drain plug. Drain oil while engine is warm. Remove oil filler
cap or plug and refill with new oil. Replace oil filler cap or
plug. Add oil regularly after each 5 hours of operation.
The above oil recommendations are the result of extensive
testing. No special additives should be used.
2 TRANSAXLE
Lubricate with 4 pints of SAE E. P. 90 oil. Refill If below
upper plug level. Prelubricated at factory.
The following grease fittings should be lubricated every 25
hours with an automotive multi-purpose grease.
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