Simplicity Broadmoor 5008 - MAINTENANCE; EVERY FIVE HOURS; EVERY 25 HOURS

MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance of your riding tractor will greatly
increase it's useful life and reduce repair costs. See your
Briggs and Stratton manual for engine maintenance in addi¬
tion to the steps listed here.
EVERY FIVE HOURS
Before starting the engine and at least once very five hours
check the oil level in the engine crankcase. Turn the inspec¬
tion — fill plug counterclockwise to remove. Maintain the
oil at the full level. {See Figure 15}
Every 25 hours or oftener under extremely dusty condi¬
tions: All attachments should be removed from the tractor
and the following maintenance procedures performed:
1. Clean the Cooling System: In order to clean the engine
cooling system, it will be necessary to remove the two
thumb screws and turn steering wheel tight right, then pivot
hood forward. Clean all grass, chaff and dirt from the engine
fins and shrouds.
2. Change Engine Oil: Drain the crankcase when the engine
is warm. Remove the drain pipe can until all oil is drained,
then replace cap and tighten securely. Refill the crankcase
with a high quality detergent oil classified MS. Summer
(above 40°F.) use SAE 30. Winter (below 40°F.) use SAE
5W-20 or SAE 10W. It is very important that the engine is
serviced according to the season and temperature it will be
used in.
3. Clean the Air Cleaner: Turn the two screws on the air
cleaner cover counterclockwise to loosen. Remove cover
and foam element. Wash the foam air cleaner element in
kerosene or liquid detergent, squeezing several times and
dry it thoroughly. Saturate it with engine oil, squeeze sever¬
al times to distribute the oil and remove excess and rein¬
stall. Make certain the lips of the filter are in position when
installing.
4. General Lubrication: The five grease fittings on your
tractor should be greased with a lithium base automotive
type grease. Remove all dirt, grit and paint from the fitting
before greasing. A few drops of engine oil should be applied
to the points indicated. Do not allow oil to get on belts or
pulleys. (See Figures 16,17,18 & 19}
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