Справочник Пользователя для MTD 1438

Before performing any maintenance or 

repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral 

position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove 

key to prevent unintended starting.

Refer to the Engine Operator/Owner Manual for engine 

maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the 

Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit. Follow 

the instructions carefully.

For draining oil from the engine’s crankcase of select model 

tractors, a plastic oil drain sleeve is packed with this Operator’s 

Manual. To drain the oil, proceed as follows:

Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the dipstick from the oil 

1. 

fill tube.
Snap the small end of oil drain sleeve onto the oil sump. 

2. 

See Fig. 6-1.

Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable container 

3. 

with a capacity of no less than 64 oz.
Service oil filter 

4. 

(if so equipped) as instructed in the separate 

Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit.

Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil has 

finished draining. 

Refill the engine with new motor oil as instructed in 

5. 

the Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your 

machine.

NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with 

your unit for information regarding the quantity and proper 

viscosity of motor oil.

Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/air cleaner 

element as instructed in the Engine Operator/Owner Manual 

packed with your unit.

The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a 

season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start 

of each mowing season. Refer to the Engine Operator/Owner 

Manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.

Before lubricating, repairing, or 

inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift lever 

into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine 

and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the Engine 

Owner Manual packed with your unit.

Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake 

and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.

The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a 

season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose 

grease before re-installing them.

Each end of the tractor’s front pivot bar may be equipped with a 

grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours of 

tractor operation.

The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot 

be checked.

Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and 

• 

free of corrosive build-up.
After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat 

• 

of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.
Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive 

• 

terminal to prevent shorting.

If removing the battery for any reason, 

disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, 

followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the 

battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal 

first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the 

wires are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them 

could change the polarity and result in damage to your engine’s 

alternating system.