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ever, 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 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.
• Remove terminal guard.
• 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 petroleum
jelly.
• Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY"
in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS
section of this manu-
al).
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.
NOTE: Although
multi-viscosity
oils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in
cold weather, these multi-viscosity
oils will
SAE VISCOSITY
GRADES
-20"
O"
30"
32*
60"
°C .30'
-_0 °
-10"
0 _
10"
20'
30"
TEMPERATURE
RANGE ANTICIPATED
BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
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 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,
replace
oil drain plug and tighten securely.
• Reffil engine with oil through oil fill
dipstick tube.
Pour slowly.
Do not
overfill.
For approximate
capacity see
"PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
section
of this manual.
• 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.
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
Air Screen
Oil Drain
_ _'_: _
. /
Plug
OilFIll C aplDipstick /
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stubborn dried gum fibers.
ENGINE COOLING
FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine
cooling fins to prevent engine damage
from overheating.
Air guide covers must
be removed. Remove side panels and tive
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