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BATTERY
(See
Fig. 12)
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_
o
Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even
withbottomsofventwells,.
Add onlydistUled or iron free
water' if necessary,
Do not overfillo
CUT AWAY VIEW
WELL
BATTERY
CELL ACID
LEVEL
FIG. 12
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Keep battery and terminals clean,
o
Keep battery bolts tight.
•
Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps open_
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Recharge at 6 amperes for' 1 hour,.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
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Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
_he battery to "leak" power.
Remove terminal guard,
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Disconnect
BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor,
•
Wash battery
with solution
of four tablespoons
of
baking sodato one gallon of waterr Be careful not to get
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 brighL
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Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
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Reinstall battery (See "INSTALL BATTERY" in as-
sembly section of this manual)..
V-BELTS
Check V-Beits for deterioration and wear after 100 hours
and replace if necessary,
The nlotions drive belt is not
adjustable.
Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear'.
TRANSAXLE
COOUNG
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooling.
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ENGINE
LUBR|CATtON
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification
SG
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 _
C
-_0"
*20_
-10 _
0_
16_
2.w_
0_.....
3_
40_
TEMPERATURE
RANGE ANTICIPATED
BEFORE
NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 13
NOTE: Although rnuiti-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these rnulti-viscosityoils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil
Change the oil 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.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL (See Figs 13 & 14)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change°
All oil must meet AP1 service classification SG
°
Be sure vehicle is on level surface
o
Oil will drain more freely when warm.
•
Catch oil in a suitable container,,
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Remove oi! fill dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to
enter the engine when changing oiL
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Removedram
plug.
°
After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely.
°
Refill engine with oilthrough
oil fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly, Do not overfill For approximate capacity see
Product Specifications
on page 3 of this manual
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UsegaugeonoilfilldipstickforcheckingleveL
Besure
dipstick cap is tightened securely for' accurate reading.
Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.
AIR RLTER FOAM PRE-CLEANER (See Fig. 14)
Your engine wilt not run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirtyairfilter_ Remove cartridge every25 hoursand
tap to clean° Replace paper cartridge once a year or after'
every 100 hour's of operation, more often if used in very
dusty, dirty conditions
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Remove knobs and cover.
o
Remove foam pre-cleaner
element by sliding it off of
the paper cartridge,.
NOTE: Do not attempt to clean or oil the paper' cartridge.
Replace paper' cartridge once a year or after every 100
hours of operation; more often if used in very dusty or dirty
conditions.
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Wash f°am pre'cleaner in liquiddetergent
and water"
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Wrap foam pre-cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry.
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Lightly coat foam pre-cleaner with clean engine oil.
Squeeze in towel to remove excess oil Do not
saturate.
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install foam pre-cleaner over paper cartridge.
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Reassemble cover and tighten knobs securely.
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