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TOCLEAN BATTERY
AND TERMINALS
Corrosion
and dirt o nthebattery and termi-
nals c an cause the battery to"leak" power.
1. Disconnect
BLACK b attery cable f irst
then REDbattery cable a nd remove
battery from tractor,
2. Rinse t hebattery with plain water and
dry.
3. Clean t erminals and battery cable e nds
with wire brush u ntil bright.
4, Coat terminals with grease orpetro-
leum jelly.
5. Reinstall battery (See " REPLACING
BATTERY"
intheSERVICE
AND AD-
JUSTMENTS
section ofthis manual).
TRANSAXLE
COOLING
The transmission
fan and cooling fins
should b ekept clean t oassure proper
cooling.
Donot a ttempt toclean f anortransmis-
sion while engine isrunning orwhile the
transmission
ishot. T oprevent possible
damage toseals, donot u se high pressure
water orsteam toclean t ransaxle.
• Inspect cooling fan tobesure fan blades
areintact and clean,
• Inspect cooling fins fordirt, g rass c lip-
pings a nd other materials. To prevent
damage toseals, donot u se com-
pressed airorhigh pressure
sprayer to
clean c ooling fins,
TRANSAXLE
PUMP FLUID
The transaxfe was sealed at the factory
and fluid maintenance is not required for
the life of the transaxle. Should the trans-
axle ever leak or require servicing, contact
your nearest Sears or other qualified
service center,
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.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SG-SL.
Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature,
SAE VISCOSITY
GRADES
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in
cold weather, they will result in increased
oil consumption when used above
32°F/0°C, 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 op.
eration or at least once a year if the tractor
is not used for 50 hours in one year,
Check the crankcase oil level before start-
ing 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 SG-SL.
1. Ensure tractor is on level surface,
2, Oil will drain more freely when warm.
3. Catch oil in a suitable container.
4, Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine when
changing oil,
5, Install the drain tube onto the valve.
6. Open drainvalve byusinga 10mmwrench
turning counterclockwise.
OiL Drain Valve
To Close
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7. After oil has drained completely, close
the drain valve turning clockwise. Use the
10mm wrench to apply a small amount
of torque to keep it closed. Do not over
tighten,
8. Remove the drain tube and store in a
safe place.
9. Refill engine with oilthrough oilfill dipstick
tube. Pour slowly, Do not overfill. For
approximate capacity see "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
section
of this
manual.
lO,Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level, Insert dipstick into the
tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube.
Do not thread the cap onto the tube when
taking reading, Keep oil at "FULE' line
on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube
securely when finished.
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