Simplicity SOVEREIGN 3415S - Scheduled Maintenance Chart

ait to the engine. Material which collects can normally be
removed with a brush after the engine is shut off. The screen
may need to be cleaned more often when mowing dry
grass.
See figure 26. All grass and chaff should be removed from
the engine fins (A). CAUTION: THE ENGINE FINS ARE
VERY HOT AFTER THE ENGINE HAS SEEN OPER¬
ATED. DO NOT TOUCH THEM UNTIL THE ENGINE
HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO COOL. NEVER SPRAY WATER
ON A HOT ENGINE.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL: Every 25 hours or mote
often under dusty operating conditions, change the engine
oil, using an oil with designation of SC or SD or MS.
WINTER
{Under 40°F .)
Use SAE 5W-20 or
SAE EW- 30
If not available.
Usn SAE 10W or
SAE 1QW-30
(Below 0°F)
Use SAE 1DW or
SAE 10W-30
Diluted 10% with Kerosene
1, Operate the engine at least 10 minutes or until it is warm
so the oil will drain freely.
2. See figure 25. Remove the drain plug (A) from the bot-
tom of the engine base and allow the oil to drain.
3, After the oil has completely drained from the engine re¬
place the drain plug and tighten it securely.
4. See figure 22. Remove the filler cap-dipstick (A) and
pour 2 Quarts of oil into the engine through the oil filler
pipe, being careful not to allow any dirt or foreign material
to contaminate the oil.
5- Check the oil level. It should show up to the full mark (B)
on the dipstick.
SUMMER
(Above 40° F.)
Use SAE 30
If not available.
Use SAE 10W-30
or
SAE 1GW-40
Figure 25. Left front of tractor.
6. Replace the oil filler cap-dipstick, start the engine and
check for leaks.
CLEAN ENGINE AIR FILTER: The foam pre-
cleaner should be removed and cleaned at 3 month intervals
or every 25 hours of operation whichever occurs first.
1, See figure 25. Remove the wing nut (B) and cover (C)
from the air cleaner unit,
2- See figures 26 and 27. Remove the foam precleaner (B]
and wash it in liquid detergent and water and squeeze dry.
3. Oil the preeleaner with one ounce of engine oil r and
Service Required
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After each cycle of indicated hours
5 25
100
_ Inspect the tractor and engine
•
Check engine crankcase oil level
•
Clean engine fins and screen"*"
•
Change engine oil* (Fii^t ciungc ? rtotirs]
*
Clean engine air filter*
•
Lubricate grease fittings*
M
Lubricate pivot points*
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Check tire pressure
Check transmission oil level
•
Check bevel gearbox oil level
•
Check battery water level*
•
Clean or replace air filter element*
•
Replace fuel filter*
•
Repack front wheel hearings
•
Clean battery cables and connections
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•More often under dusty and/or hot weather operating conditions.
Sea your Briggs and Stratton instructions for more com plate information on servicing the engine-
figure 24. Scheduled Maintenance Chart.
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