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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 dean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• Keep small vent holes open.
• Recharge
at 6-10 amperes for 1 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.
• Open battery box door.
• Disconnect
BLACK
battery
cable first
then RED
battery
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 petro-
leum 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
Keep transaxle
free from build-up
of dirt
and chaff which can restrict cooling.
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.
SAE VISCOSITY
GRADES
.2_"
.1o.
o.
io-
_
30"
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANT_IPATEO
BEFORE NIEX7 OIL CHANGE
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 en-
gine oil level more frequently
to avoid
possible engine damage
from running
low on oil.
Change
the oil after every 25 hours of
operation 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 operation.
Tighten
oil fill cap/
dipstick
securely
each time you check
the oil level.
TO CHANGE
ENGINE
OIL
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,
re-
place oil drain plug and tighten
se-
curely.
• 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.
• Use gauge
on oil fill cap/dipstick
for
checking
level. Be sure dipstick
cap is
tightened
securely
for accurate
read-
ing. Keep oil at "FULL"
line on dipstick.
-_(_
_ _
Oil Fill Cap/
_;_
Dipstick
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and
chaff to prevent engine damage
from
overheating,
Clean with a wire brush or
compressed
air to remove dirt and
stubborn dried gum fibers,
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