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TO CLEAN BATTERY
AND TERMINALS
Corrosion
and d irton the batteryandterminals
can cause the battery to
"leak" power.
1. Disconnect
BLACK
battery
cable
first
then
RED battery
cable
and
remove
battery from tractor.
2. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
3. Clean terminals
and battery
cable ends
with wire brush until bright.
4. Coat terminals w{th grease or petro{eum
jelly.
5. Reinstall
battery
(See
"REPLACING
BATTERY"
in the SERVICE
AND AD-
JUSTMENTS
section of this manual).
TRANSAXLE
MAINTENANCE
Keep transaxte free from build-up of dirt and
chaff which can restrict cooling.
Do not attempt
to clean
transaxle
while
engine is running
or while the transaxle
is
hot. To prevent
possible
damage
to seals,
do not use high pressure water or steam to
clean transaxle.
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration
and wear after
100 hours of operation
and replace if neces-
sary. The belts are not adjustable.
Replace
belts if they begin to slip from wear.
ENGINE
LUB RICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with
AP[ service classification
SG-SL. Selectthe
oil's SAE viscosity
grade according
to your
expected
operating
temperature.
£AE
V_SCOSR'Y
GRADES
NOTE:
Although
multi-viscosityoils
(5W30,
] 0W30 etc.) improve starting
in cold weather,
they will result in increased
oil consumption
when
used above 32°F/0°C.
Check
your
engine oil level more frequently
to avoid pos-
sible engine damage from running low on oil
Change the oil after every 50 hours of opera-
tion or at {east once a year if the tractor
is
not used for 50 hours in one year,
Check the crankcase oil level before starting
the engine
and after each eight (8) hours
of operation.
Tighten
oil fill cap[dipstick
securely
each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE
ENGINE OIL
Determine
temperature
range
expected
before
oil change.
All oil must meet API
service classLfication
SG-SL.
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
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Docking
Oil Drain Extension
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
* Catch oil in a suitable container.
1. Remove
oil ill] capldipstick,
Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine when
changing
oil.
2. Stide oil drain extension from the docking
position
on the engine
blower
housing
and extend outward from engine,
3, To open, twist cap counter-clockwise
4. After oil is drained
completely,
replace
cap and twist clockwise
until it stops.
5. Re-attach
oil drain extension
to engine
blower housing.
6, Reffil enginewith
oil through oil fill dipstick
tube. Pour slowly, Do not overfill, For ap-
proximate
capacity see "PRODUCT
SP-
ECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
7. Use
gauge
on oil fill
cap/dipstick
for
checking
level.
For accurate
reading,
tighten
dipstick
cap securely
onto the
tube before removing dipstick.
Keep oil
at "FULL_ line on dipstick.
Tighten
cap
onto the tube securely
when finished.
ENGINE
OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season or
every other oil change if the tractor is used
more than 100 hours in one year.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly
using a
dirty air filter. Service air cleaner more often
under dusty conditions.
See engine manual.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff
to prevent engine damagefrom
overheating.
Clean with a wire brush or compressed
air to
remove dirt and stubborn
dried gum fibers.
ENGINE
COOLING
SYSTEM
Debris
may clog the engine's
air cooling
system. Remove blower housing
and clean
the area shown to prevent overheating
and
engine damage.
Air--Clean
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Debris
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