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BATTERY
(See Fig. 21)
Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient
for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery
with an automotive charger will extend it's life_
Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even
with bottoms of vent wells, Add only distilled or iron free
water if necessary
Do not overfill
Keep battery and terminals clean.
Keep battery bolts tight.
Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps open.
Recharge at 6 amperes for 1 hour,
CUT AWAY VIEW
VENT CAP
I
VENT
WELL
LEVEL
FIG. 21
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
-
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
the battery to "leak" power,
Remove terminal guard
Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
Wash
battery with solution
of four tablespoons
of
baking soda to one gallon of water, Be careful not to get
the soda solution into the cells,
Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright,
Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly,
Reinstall battery (See "INSTALL BATTERY" in As-
sembly section of this manual).
V- BELTS
Check V-Belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours.
Replace if necessary, The belts are not adjustable.
Re-
place belts if they begin to slip from wear
TRANSAXLE
COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooling,
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 50 hours thereafter
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 continuous use. Add SAE
30W motor oil or equalivent,
Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick
securely each time you check the oil level
SAE 5W-30
motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas
where temperature
is consistently 32 ° F or lower.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs, 22, 23 and 24)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change
All oil must meet API service classification
SG
• Be sure vehicle is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container,
• Remove oil filler cap. Be careful not to allow dirt to
enter the engine when changing oil,
ENGINE OIL
FILLER CAP
DIPSTICK
F
FIG. 22
• Remove drain plug
OIL DRAIN PLUG
FIG, 23
After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely,
Refill engine with oil through oil filler tube. Pour slowly,
Do not overfill, For approximate capacity see "Product
Specifications" on page 3 of this manual,
Use gauge on dipstick for checking level
Be sure
dip.stick is in all the way for accurate reading.
Keep oil
at FULL _ine on dipstick,
RECOMMENDED
SAE VISCOSITY
GRADES
o F .20 o
0o
32 °
60 °
80 °
100 °
°C-29 °
-18 °
0°
16°
27 °
38 °
FIG. 24
17
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