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TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALS
Corrosionand dirt on the battery and termi-
nals can causethe batteryto "leak" power.
1. DisconnectBLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and remove
batteryfrom tractor.
2. Rinse the battery with plain water and
dry.
3. Cleanterminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until bright.
4. Coat terminals with grease or petro-
leumjelly.
5. Reinstallbattery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY"in the SERVICE AND AD-
JUSTMENTSsection of this manual).
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The transmissionfan and coolingfins
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. To prevent possible
damage to seals, do not use high pressure
water or steam to clean transaxle.
• 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 sprayerto
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 trans-
axle ever leak or require
servicing,
contact
your nearest
Sears
or other
qualified
service
center.
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.
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
F
-20
0
30
32
40
60
80
100
i
i
i
i
i
C
-30
-2_0
-10
0
1_0
20
30
40
TEMPERATURE
RANGE ANTICIPATED
BEFORE
NEXT OIL CHANGE
oil
viscchartl
e
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/0°C.
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 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
1. Ensure
tractor
is on level surface.
2. Oil will drain
more freely
when
warm.
3.
Catch
oil in a suitable
container.
4.
Remove
oil fill cap/dipstick.
Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when
changing
oil.
5.
Install
the drain tube
onto the valve.
6. Open drain valve by using a 10mm wrench
turning
counterclockwise.
Oil Drain Valve
To Open
Drain Tube
18
7. After
oil has
drained
completely,
close
the drain valve turning
clockwise.
Use the
10mm
wrench
to apply
a small
amount
of torque
to keep
it closed.
Do not over
tighten.
8.
Remove
the
drain
tube
and store
in a
safe place.
9.
Refill engine with oil through
oil fill dipstick
tube.
Pour slowly.
Do not overfill.
For
approximate
capacity
see
"PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
section
of
this
manual.
10.Use
gauge
on oil fill
cap/dipstick
for
checking
level.
Insert
dipstick
into the
tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube.
Do not thread the cap onto the tube when
taking
reading.
Keep
oil at "FULl"
line
on dipstick.
Tighten
cap onto
the tube
securely
when
finished.
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