Murray MT100 Manual Del Operador página 16

Fig. 30
Checking the Tire Pressure
For the correct traction and the best mowing performance,
make sure that the front tires are inflated to 14 psi and the
rear tires inflated to 10 psi. Also, see "Tire Pressure" in the
Specifications section.
NOTICE: There can be a difference in tire inflation pressure
from the "Maximum Inflation" shown on the side of the
tires.
Battery Maintenance
Replacing the Battery and Cleaning the
Battery and Battery Cables
WARNING: When you remove or install
battery cables, always disconnect the NEGATIVE (black)
cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order,
the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
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NOTICE: DO NOT remove or connect the battery cable while
the engine is ON.
1. STOP the engine. Remove the key.
2. Disconnect the NEGATIVE (-) cables from the battery first.
(Fig. 31 )
3. Disconnect the POSITIVE (+) cables from the battery last.
4. Clean the battery surface with baking soda and water.
5. Use a wire brush and terminal cleaner to clean the
battery terminals and cable ends.
6. Lubricate the battery terminals with petroleum jelly or
non-conducting grease.
7. Install the battery.
8. Connect the POSITIVE (+) cables to the battery first.
9. Connect the NEGATIVE (-) cables to the battery last.
Fig. 31
MT100 LAWN TRACTOR
Charging the Battery
WARNING: Keep open flames and sparks away
from the battery. Gasses from the battery are very
explosive.
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine can be
the result of a defect in the charging system or other
electrical components. If there are doubts about the cause
of the problem, see an Authorized Service center.
Checking the Mower Blade
Stop Time
WARNING: If the mower blade does not STOP in 5
seconds or less, the clutch must be adjusted. DO NOT
operate the machine until the adjustment has been
corrected by an authorized service center.
Changing the Engine Oil
1. Put the unit on a level surface as shown in Fig. 32.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
Oil drain plug
Fig. 32
MT100 LAWN TRACTOR
3. Place the oil drain sleeve (included with tractor) under
the drain plug. (Fig. 33)
4. Place a collection container below the oil drain sleeve.
5. Remove the drain plug.
6. After the oil has drained, re-install the oil drain plug
tightly.
7. Refill the engine with new oil.
Fig. 33
Checking the engine oil level:
1. Remove the dipstick. Wipe off the remaining oil from
the dipstick.
2. Install and tighten the dipstick.
3. Remove the dipstick again, and check the oil level.
4. Make sure that the oil level is at the top of the FULL mark
on the dipstick.
5. If the oil level is FULL, install and tighten the dipstick.
6. If the oil level is LOW, add oil into the oil fill tube.
7. Wait one minute, and check the oil level again.
8. Install and tighten the dipstick.
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