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NOTE:
Do not use a nail for balancing
blade.
The lobes of the center
hole may
appear
to be centered,
but are not.
• Slide blade on to an unthreaded
portion
of the steel bolt or pin and hold the
bolt or pin parallel
with the ground.
If
blade is balanced,
it should
remain
in a
horizontal
position.
If either
end of the
blade moves
downward,
sharpen
the
heavy
end until the blade is balanced.
5/8" Bolt or Pin_
Blade
/
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Center Hole
BATT E RY
Your tractor has a battery charging system
which is sufficient for normal use. How-
ever, periodic charging of the battery with
an automotive charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• Keep small vent holes open.
• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
NOTE: The original equipment battery on
your tractor is maintenance
free. Do not
attempt to open or remove caps or covers.
Adding or checking level of electrolyte is
not necessary.
TO CLEAN
BATTERY
AND TERMINALS
Corrosion
and dirt on the battery
and
terminals
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
with grease
or petro-
leum jelly.
5.
Reinstall
battery
(See "REPLACING
BATTERY"
in the SERVICE
AND AD-
JUSTMENTS
section
of this manual).
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
-30
-20
-10
0
20
30
40
TEMPERATURE
RANGE
ANTICIPATED
BEFORE
NEXT
OIL CHANGE
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NOTE:
Although
multi-viscosity
oils
(5W30,
10W30
etc.)improve
starting
in
cold weather,
the oils will result in in-
creased
oil consumption
when
used above
32°E
Check
your engine
oil level more
frequently
to avoid possible
engine
dam-
age from running
low on oil.
Change
the oil after every 50 hours
of op-
eration
or at least once a year if the tractor
is not used for 50 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/
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
classification
SG-SL
• Be sure tractor
is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable
container.
1.
Remove
oil fill cap/dipstick.
Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when
changing
oil.
2.
Remove
yellow
cap from end of drain
valve and install the drain tube onto the
fitting.
Oil Drain Valve
TRANSAXLE
COOLING
Keep transaxle
free from build-up
of dirt
and chaff which
can restrict
cooling.
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.
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