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MAINTENANCE
BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient
for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery
with an automotive charger will extend its life.
Keep battery and terminals clean.
Keep battery bolts tight.
Keep smatt vent holes open.
Recharge at 6-10 amperes for t hour.
NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is
maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps
or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not
necessary.
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.
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 "REPLACING
BATTERY" in
the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
section of this
manual).
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.
TRANSAXLE
COOLING
The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean
to assure proper cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission
while engine
is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos-
sible damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or
steam to clean transaxte.
Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and
clean.
Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other
materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use
compressed
air or high pressure sprayer to clean
cooling fins.
TRANSAXLE
PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-
nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should
the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your
nearest authorized service center/department.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with AP] service
classification SG-SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
-20
0
30
32
40
60
80
100
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
TEMPERATURE
RANGE ANTICIPATED
BEFORE
NEXT OIL CHANGE
o1[ vise cha/tle
Fig. 14
NOTE:
Although multi-viscosity oits (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased
oil consumption when used above 32°R 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 operation 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 operation. Tighten oil fill
cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
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