Simplicity Landlord 314 - Page 4

The transmission has a capacity of X1/2 Qts .of SAE
90 oil, and is filled at the factory. It will not
normally require replenishment, but occasionally
check drain plug for tightness and axle tube oil
seals for leakage. Maintain oil level at lower edge
of filler plug hole. Remove vent plug from top of
transmission and allow oil to settle to normal level
before checking. See Figure 9.
Fig. 9
ENGINE
Engine - Service air cleaner and crankcase as
recommended in engine service manual. Be sure
air cleaner is maintained in clean condition.
Never use oil in crankcase for more than 25 hours
of operation. See figure 15. CLEAN AIR AND
CLEAN ENGINE OIL WILL GIVE LONG TROUBLE
FREE OPERATION. DIRT WILL RUIN YOUR
ENGINE IN A SHORT TIME. A funnel and extension
are included with the tractor for use in changing oil.
The bevel gear housing has a capacity of 1 pint of
SAE 90 oil and is filled at the factory. It will not
normally require replenishment, but occasionally
check drain plug for tightness and oil seals for
leakage. Keep oil up to level of filler plug. See
figure 10.
TIRES
The tires of the tractor are inflated with air pres¬
sure in excess of the normal amount for shipment.
For comfort of operation, release some of the pres¬
sure until a pressure of 12 lbs per square inch is
attained for front tires and 7 lbs per square inch
is attained for rear tires. Maintain tires at these
pressures.
BATTERY
Battery - The battery should be kept clean and dry
at all times. Keep battery snugly fastened in place
and check battery cables for tight connections.
Vent caps should be kept tight, and vent holes in
vent caps must be kept open at all times to permit
gases formed in battery to escape. Full maintenance
instructions are provided on separate instruction
card for battery.
If tractor is not used for an extended period during
winter, remove battery and store in a fully charged
condition, in a cool place.
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