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Checking and Adjusting
Neutral
When performing routine maintenance and/or engine
diagnostics, the transaxle must be shifted into neutral
(Fig. 26). The vehicle has a neutral position on the shift
lever, which controls the neutral in the transaxle. The
following steps should be taken to make sure that the
neutral shift lever operates the transaxle neutral correctly:
1. Set the shift lever into the Neutral position.
2. Set the neutral bracket on the transaxle to the neutral
position (level), turn the drive clutch, and check to see
if the vehicle rolls back and forth (Fig. 26).
3. Tighten one of the locknuts (Fig. 26) just enough to take
the slack out of the shift cable.
Note: You must hold the threaded shaft below the bracket
to tighten the locknut on top.
4. Tighten the other locknut just enough to take the slack
out of the other shift cable.
5. Torque the first locknut to 8–10 in.-lb. (1 N⋅m).
6. Torque the second locknut to 8–10 in.-lb. (1 N⋅m).
7. Start the engine and shift into Forward, Reverse, and
Neutral several times to ensure that the neutral bracket
is operating properly.
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Figure 26
1. Neutral bracket 2. Locknuts
Servicing the Engine Oil
Check the oil level before each use.
Change the oil after the first 20 operating hours and every
100 operating hours thereafter.
Note: Change the oil more frequently when operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SG, SH, SJ, or higher)
Viscosity: See the table below.
F
–20 0 20 40 60 80 100
°
C
–30
°
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
10W 20W 30W
Checking the Oil Level
To check the oil level, refer to Checking the Crankcase Oil,
page 18.
Changing the Oil
1. Start the vehicle and let it run for a few minutes to
warm the oil.
2. Park the machine on a level surface, set the parking
brake, turn the ignition off, and remove the key.
3. Raise the bed and secure it with the prop rod.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wires and battery cables.
5. Remove the drain plug (Fig. 27) and let the oil flow into
a drain pan. When the oil has drained completely, install
the drain plug and torque it to 13 ft.-lb. (17.6 N⋅m).
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Figure 27
1. Engine oil drain plug
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center.
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