
BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How-
ever. periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
•Keep battery and terminals clean.
•Keep battery bolts tight.
•Keep small vent holes open.
•Recharge at
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and 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.Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly.
6.Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual).
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from
V-BELTS
Check
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.
SAE VISCOSr_f GRADES
NOTE: Although
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 Drain Valve
and __
Locked 1_
Closed _ _
Pos_io_
Yellow'"" "
Drain Tube
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 dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not
overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
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