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.
1.Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.
2.Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
3.Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
4.Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly.
5.Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING
BATTERY" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual).
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper
cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis- sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible
damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle.
•Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean.
•Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip- pings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use com- pressed air or high pressure sprayer to
clean cooling fins.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle 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 a Sears or other qualified service center.
V-BELTS
Check
Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification
Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
SAEVISCOSRY GRADES
•3OO
TI_PERATURE R/_IGE ANTICIPATED BEI=OI_ NEXT OIL CHANGE
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.
I
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification
•Be sure tractor is on level surface.
•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.Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the
fitting.
| Oil DrainValve |
|
Closed and | ,_.L_ | Drain |
Locked _ | _li .'_- | Tube |
Position_
Yellow Cap
3.Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise.
4.To open, pull out on the drain valve.
5.After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.
6.Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve.
7.Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
8.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 "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.
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