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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
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SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
BA'I-rERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-
cient 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 small vent holes open.
Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.
NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is
maintenance
free. Do Dot 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.
Open battery box door.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
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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 transaxle.
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 near-
est authorized service center/department.
0_
30°
60 °
80 °
-30 =
-L:_O °
-10"
0 =
10 °
20 °
30"
TEMPERATURE
RANGE ANTICIPATED
BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 12
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity
oils
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 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.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 12 and 13)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification
SF, SG or SH.
•
Be sure tractor is on level surface.
Oil will drain more freely when warm.
Catch oil in a suitable container.
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
Remove drain plug.
After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely.
Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
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Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be
sure dipstick cap is tightened securely
for accurate
reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.
/_OIL
FILL
CAP/DIPSTICK
.._
OIL DRAIN PLUG
FIG. 13
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SG, or SH. -Select the oil's SAE viscosity
grade according to your expected operating temperature.
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