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. Rinsethe batterywithplain
water and
dry.
o Clean terminals
and battery
cable ends
with wire brush until bright.
o Coat terminals
with grease
or petroleum
jelly.
o Reinstall
battery (See "CONNECT
BAT-
TERY" in the Assembly
section of this
manual).°
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration
and wear
after 100 hours of operation
and replace if
necessary.
The belts are not adjustable_
Replace belts if they begin to slip from
wear.
TRANSAXLE
COOUNG
The transmission
fan and cooling fins
should be kept clean to assure proper
cooling.
Do not attempt
to clean fan or transmis-
sion while engine is running or while the
transmission is hot,
o Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan
blades are intact and clean.
,
Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip-
pings and other materials,
To prevent
damage
to seals, do not use com-
pressed
air or high pressure
sprayer to
clean cooling
fins.
TRANSAXLE
PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory
and fluid maintenance
is not required for
the life of the transaxle. Should the
transaxle
ever leak or require servicing,
contact your nearest authorized
service
center.
ENGnNE
LUBRiCATiON
Only use high quality detergent oil rated
withAPI service classification SF, SG or
SH_ Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating tern-
SAE VISCOS_Y GRADES
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T_=_PERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
perature.
NOTE; Although
multi-viscosity
oils
(5W30,
10W30 etc.)improve
starting
in
cold weather,
these multi-viscosity
oils will
result in increased
oil consumption
when
used above 32°1=. Check
your engine oil
level more frequently
to avoid possible
engine damage
from running low on oil
Change
the oil after every 25 hours of
operation
or at least once a year if the
tractor
is not used for 25 hours in one
year.
Check the crankcase
oil level before start-
ing the engine and after each eight (8)
hours of operation.
Tighten oil fill cap/dip-
stick securely
each time you check the oil
level.
TO CHANGE
ENGINE
OIL
Determine
temperature
range expected
before oil changer
All oil must meet API
service
classification
SF, SG or SH,
o Be sure tractor
is on level surface,
o Oil will drain more freely when warm
° Catch oil in a suitable
container.
o Remove
oil fill cap/dipstick,
Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when changing
oil,
o Remove
drain plug.
o After oil has drained
completely,
replace
oil drain plug and tighten securely.
o Refill engine with oil through
oil fill dip-
stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.
For approximate
capacity
see "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 5 of
this manual.
o Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick
for
checking
level. Be sure dipstick
cap is
tightened
securely
for accurate
reading.
Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick,
Oil Fill
Cap/Dipstick
Oil
Drain
Plug
CLEAN
AiR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and
chaff to prevent engine damage from over-
heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-
pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn
dried gum fibers,
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