just before charging to mix the solution. DO NOT OVER FILL THE BATTERY.
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9.Check the Air Pressure on Tires: Front
Rear
EVERY 100 HOURS OR ONCE A YEAR
1.Remove the Spark Plug. clean or replace and set the gap at ,030. DO NOT SAND BLAST PLUGS, AS THE AB-
RASIVE PARTICLES LEFT ON THE PLUG MAY DAM- AGE THE ENGINE. Plugs may be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and washing in a solvent.
2.Remove the Battery Cables. ALWAYS REMOVE THE NEGATIVE “GROUND” CABLE FIRST AND REPLACE it last. Clean the battery with soap and water to remove all dirt, oil and corrosion from battery surface. DO NOT AL-
LOW FOREIGN MATERIAL OR CLEANING SOLUTION TO. GET INSIDE BATTERY. Clean the terminals and cable clamps with a wire brush. Replace and tighten snug- ly. After tightening, coat the terminals and clamps liberally with grease or vaseline to inhibit corrosion.
3.Clean and Repack the Front Wheel Bearings. Before at-
tempting to remove the wheel, block or jack the front of the tractor so the wheels you are to work on is not supporting the tractor. Remove the grease cup by pry ing off with a screw driver. Use an allen wrench to loosen the set collar. Remove the set collar, outer bearing, wheel, and inner bearing. It is best to keep the two bearings separ- ate, so you can put them back in their original place. Wash the bearings, shaft and wheel bearing housing with a suit- able solvent and wipe dry. Inspect the seal at the inner wheel. Replace it if damaged. Using the palm of your hand force a good quality wheel bearing grease into the bearings. ‘Place a coating of grease on the axe1 where the seal will turn. Replace the inner bearing and the seal and slide the wheel on the axel. Replace the outer bearing and the set collar. Spin the wheel slowly and press in on the set collar to set the bearings. Be sure the seal on the inside of the wheel is properly seated. Hold in on the set collar and tighten the allen screw securely. Replace the grease cup.
FIGURE 42
SERVICE
Battery Replacement: A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may not necessarily mean the battery needs to be replaced. The voltage regulator or generator may not be charging it properly. If there is any doubt what is causing the problem, see your Simplibity dealer. If you need to replace the battery, proceed as follows:
1.Disconnect the battery cables, (REMEMBER TO RE.
MOVE THE NEGATIVE “GROUND” CABLE FIRST), and remove the old battery from the tractor.
2.Wash the battery mounting area and clamps with soap and water. Remove corrosion from cable ends with a wire brush. Check the new battery to be sure it is filled with the special electrolyte to the rings or marks and the vent holes in the filler caps are open.
3.Carefully place the new battery in the tractor. Fasten the battery hold down clamp and connect the cables.
CONNECT THE ( + ) POSITIVE CABLE FIRST.
4.After tightening the cable clamps, put a liberal coat of grease or vaseline on them to inhibit corrosion.
GENE,RAL REPAIR
To prevent rusting, sand off and paint any parts which be- come chipped or damaged. Apply a good rust preventative to all bare metal parts. Keep all fastners and guards tight- ened securely.
OFF SEASON STORAGE
When the tractor is to be stored without use for a period of one month or longer, the foll.owing precautions should
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