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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
BATTERY
(See Fig. 12)
Your unit has a battery charging system whlchis sufficient
for normal use° However. periodic cnargmg of.the battery
with an automotive charger will extend it's life.
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Acid solution level In each battery cel!should be even
with bottoms of vent walls. Add onlydistilledor ironfree
water if necessary. Do not overfill.
CUT AWAY VIEW
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VENTCAP
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WELL
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CELl.ACID
FIG. 12
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Keep battery and terminals clean.
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Keep battery boltstight.
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Keepvent capstightand small vent holesin caps open.
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Recharge at 6 amperes for 1 hour.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS -
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
the battery to "leak" power°
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Remove terminal guard.
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Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
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Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of
baklng sodato onegallon ofwater. Becarefulnottoget
the soda solution into the cells.
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Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
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Clean terminals and batterycable ends with wire brush
until bright.
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Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
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Reinstall battery (See "INSTALL BATTERY" in As-
sembly section Ofthis manual).
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours
and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.
Replace belts if they begin to slipfrom wear.
TRANSAXLE
COOLING
Keep transaxie free from build-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrictcooling°
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oll rated with API service
classification SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE%qscosn%,
GRAOES
4IBm
TE,M P_:_ATURE RANGE ANltC_PATI_3 BEFORE NEXT OL CHANGE
NOTE: ARhoughmultt_vtscostty oils (5W30, 10W30, etc,)
improve starting in coldweather, these multtLvlscosity otis
wlll result in Increased oli consumption when used _ooe
32°C. Check your engine oillevel more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oll after the first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the
tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each eight (8) hours of continuous use, Tighten
oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the otl
level,
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 13)
Determine temperature range expected before ollchange.
All oil must meet API service classification SG,
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Be sure vehicle 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 dipstick_ Be careful not to allow dirt to
enter the engine when changing oil.
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Remove drain plug.
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After oil has drained completaly, replace oll drain plug
and tighten securely.
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Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipsticktube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
Product Specifications on page 3 of this manual.
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Usegaugeonollfilldipstickforchecktnglevel.
Besure
dipstickcap istightened securely for accurate reading.
Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.
OIL RLL
CAP/DIPS'riCK
OIL DRAIN PLUG
FIG. 13
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