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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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 battery
cable and remove battery from tractor.
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Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
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Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright.
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Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
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Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the
Assembly 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 possible
damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam
to clean transaxle.
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Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and
clean.
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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 API service
classification SF-SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature. When
operating in temperatures below 0º F (-18º C) synthetic oil
must be used.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
5W-30, 10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30
-20
0
20
F
-30
-10
C
-20
STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
**
30
*
32
40
60
80
0
10
20
30
FIG. 14
* CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive
engines. The use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
10W30 etc.) in temperatures above 40º F (4º C) will result in
higher than normal oil consumption. When using a multi-
viscosity oil, check oil level more frequently.
** CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40º F (4º C), will result
in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to
inadequate lubrication.
NOTE: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API
SAE
certification mark and API service symbol (shown
5W-30
at left) with "SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING" or
higher, is an acceptable oil at all temperatures.
Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil
FOR
GASOLINE
ENGINES
change intervals.
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. 14 and 15)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ.
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Be sure tractor 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 cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
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Remove yellow cap from bottom fitting of drain valve and
install the drain tube onto the fitting.
CLOSED AND
LOCKED
POSITION
YELLOW
CAP
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Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning coun-
terclockwise.
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To open, pull out on the drain valve.
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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.
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Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the
bottom fitting of the drain valve.
100
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Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour
40
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.
17
OIL DRAIN VALVE
FIG. 15
DRAIN
TUBE
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