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TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
the battery to "leak" power.
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Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
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Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
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Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright.
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Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
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Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the
Service and Adjustment sec tion of this manual).
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours
and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.
Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear.
TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE
Keep transaxle 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 pos si ble damage
to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean
transaxle.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SG-SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
5W-30
-20
0
30
F
C
-20
-30
-10
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased
oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine
oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage
from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least
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 (See Fig. 15)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification C.
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Be sure tractor is on level surface.
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Oil will drain more freely when warm.
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Catch oil in a suitable container.
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Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
MAINTENANCE
SAE 30
32
40
60
80
0
10
20
30
CAUTION: If engine has been operated
for an extended period of time immedi-
ately prior to draining oil, oil will be hot.
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Slide oil drain extension under oil drain hole (drain hole
may be flush with or protrude from engine block side wall).
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Make sure back face of oil drain extension is flush with
engine side wall.
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Make sure bottom lip of oil drain extension is lined up
with bottom of oil drain hole.
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Position a container to catch oil directly under front end
of oil drain extension.
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Slide a 1/2" (12 point) socket mounted on an extension
onto oil drain plug.
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Loosen plug while holding the oil drain extension firmly
in place.
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Drain oil into container.
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After oil has drained completely, reinstall oil drain plug.
(Do not tighten more than 13 Ft. Lbs.)
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Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this man u al.
100
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Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.
40
Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate
reading. Keep oil at "FULL " line on dipstick. Tighten
cap onto the tube securely when finished.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 16)
Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove
blower housing and clean the area shown to prevent over-
heating and engine damage.
AIR SCREEN
15
OIL DRAIN HOLE
OIL
DRAIN
PLUG
OIL DRAIN
EXTENSION
Fig. 15
CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DEBRIS
02744
Fig. 16
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