Husqvarna LOGTH2448T Operator's Manual page 18

TO CLEANBATTERY ANDTERMINALS
Corrosionanddirt on the batteryandtermi-
nalscancausethe batteryto "leak"power,
1, DisconnectBLACKbatterycable first
then RED batterycableand remove
batteryfromtractor.
2o Rinsethe batterywith plainwater and
dry.
3, Cleanterminalsandbattery cableends
with wire brushuntilbright.
4_,Coatterminalswith greaseor petro-
leumjelly.
5. Reinstallbattery (See"REPLACING
BATTERY" i n the SERVICEANDAD-
JUSTMENTSsectionof this manual)°
TRANSAXLECOOLING
The transmissionfan andcoolingfins
should be kept cleanto assureproper
cooling°
Do not attemptto cleanfan or transmis-
sionwhile engineis runningor while the
transmissionis hot°Topreventpossible
damageto seals,do not usehigh pressure
water or steamto cleantransaxle,_
,, Inspectcoolingfan to be surefan blades
are intact andclean.
,, Inspectcoolingfins for dirt, grassclip-
pings and othermaterials°Toprevent
damageto seals,do not usecom-
pressedair or highpressuresprayerto
clean coolingfins,
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxlewas sealedatthe factory
and fluid maintenance is not requiredfor
the lifeof the transaxle,Shouldthe trans-
axfe everleakor requireservicing,contact
your nearestqualifiedservicecenter°
V-BEI.TS
CheckV-beltsfor deterioration and wear
after 100hoursof operationand replace
if necessary.Thebelts are not adjustable_
Replacebeltsif they beginto slipfrom
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
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"I'EM, P ERt,,TURE RANGE ANTIDIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL I_HAN_E
Change tile 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.
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
Closed
and
Locked
Position
Yellow Cap
Drain Tube
3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward
slightly and turning counterclockwise°
4. To open, pull out on the drain valve°
5. After oil has drained completely, close
and lock the drain valve by pushing
inward and turning clockwise until the
pin is in the locked position as shown.
6, Remove the drain tube and replace the
cap onto the end of the drain valve.
7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-
stick tube, Pour slowly. Do not overfill,
For approximate capacity see "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this
manual.
8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level. For accurate reading,
insert dipstick into the tube and push
down firmly into place before removing.
Keep oil up to, but not over, the "FULl2
line on dipstick Push dipstick down
firmly into the tube when finished.
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