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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 bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
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Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of
baking soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get
the soda solution into the cells.
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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 "INSTALL BA-I-I-ERY" in the
Assembly section of this manual).
V- BELTS
Check V-Belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours
and replace if necessary. The mower blade drive belt can
be adjusted to provide you with longer belt life (See "TO
ADJUST MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual). The motion drive
belt is 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 restrictcooling.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SG.
Select the oirs SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
<
SAEVISCOSITYGRADES
°F
-20 °
0 °'
"'
30 °
32 ° 40 °
60 °
80"
100 °
"I'EMPERATORE RANGE ANTICIPATED
BEFORE NEXT 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 engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours of operation thereafter 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.
i
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 18) -
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SG.
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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 filler cap. Be careful notto allow dirtto enter
the engine when changing oil.
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Remove drain plug.
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After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely.
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Refill engine with oil through oi] fill dipsticktube.
Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 3 of this
manual.
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Use _auge on oil fill dipstick for checking level. Besure
dipstzck ts tightened securely for accurate reading.
Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.
OIL DRAIN PLUG-_,
ENGINE OIL FILL
'/_
CAP/D]PSTlC K"-__...i,__
AIR SCREEN
F
FIG. 18
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18)
The air screen must be kept free of dirtand chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers.
CLEAN ENGINE COOLING
FINS
(See Fig. 19)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating. Engine blower
housing must be removed. Remove side panels and hood
(See'q'O REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" inthe
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.)
TOP AIR GUIDE
COVER
__,
NG,NE
COOL,
NG RNS ,
AIR GUIDE COVER____
(BOTH SIDES) ......--r
,,
FIG. 19
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