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TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion anddirt onthe batteryand terminals
can cause the battery to "leak" power.
1. Remove terminal guard.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED
battery cable and remove
battery from tractor,
3. Rinse the battery with plain water and
dry.
4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until bright.
5. Coatterminals with grease or petroleum
jelly,
6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BAT-
TERY" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual).
TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and
chaff which can restrict cooling.
Do not attempt to clean transaxle while
engine is running or while the transaxle is
hot. To prevent possible damage to seals,
do not use high pressure water or steam to
clean transaxle.
V-BELTS
Check V-belts fordeterioration
and wear after
100 hours of operation and replace ff neces-
sary. 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. Selectthe oil's
SAE viscosity grade according to your expected
operating temperature.
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NOTE:
Although multi-viscosity
oils (5W30,
10W30 etc,) improve starting in cold weather,
they will result in increased oif consumption when
used above 32°F/0_C, Check your engine oil level
more frequentlyto avoid possible engine damage
from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation
or at least once a year if the tractor is not used
for 50 hoursin one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the
engine and after each eight (8) hours ofoperation.
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.
• Be sure tractor is on [evel surface.
Docking
Oil Drain Extension
Positi
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine when
changing oil.
2. Slide oil drain extension from the docking
position on the engine blower housing
and extend outward from engine.
3. To open, twist cap counter-clockwise
4. After oil is drained completely, replace
cap and twist clockwise until it stops.
5. Re-attach oil drain extension to engine
blower housing.
6. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick
tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill For
approximate capacity see "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
section
of this
manual.
7. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level. For accurate reading,
tighten dipstick cap securely onto the
tube before removing dipstick, Keep oil
at "FULl.'.'line on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when finished.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season or
every other oil change if the tractor is used
more than 100 hours in one year,
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air filter. Service air cfeaner more often
under dusty conditions. See engine manual,
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
The air screen is over the air intake blower
located on top of engine, The air screen
must be kept free of dirt and chaffto prevent
engine damagefrom overheating. Cleanwith
a wire brush or compressed air to remove
dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
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