BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an au- tomotive charger will extend its life.
•Keep battery and terminals clean.
•Keep battery bolts tight.
•Keep small vent holes open.
•Recharge at
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.Rinsethe battery with plain waterand dry.
3.Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
4.Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
5.Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS section of this manual).
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to ensure proper cooling.
Do not attempt to dean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the trans- mission 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 clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed 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 transaxle ever
leak or require servicing, contact your nearest Sears or other qualified service center.
V-BELTS
Check
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
oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
NOTE: Although
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of
operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick se- curely 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
•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. |
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2.Removeyellowcapfromendofdrainvalve
and install the drain tube onto the fitting.
Oil Drain Valve
Closed and Locked Position
Drain
Tube
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 enginewith oilthrough oilfill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For
approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECI FJCATJO NS" section ofthis manual.
8.Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading, insert dipstick into the tube and push down firmly into place before removing. Keep oil up to, but not over, the "FULl" line on dipstick. Push dipstick down firmly into the tube when finished.
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