•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.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 bdght.
5.Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly.
6.Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING BATrERY" in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS section of this
manual).
V-BELTS
Check
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from
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 VL_30_'rY GRi_ F.,S
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 cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tuba onto the
fitting.
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 to the end of the drain valve.
7.Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipsticktube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
8.Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstickfor checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tuba. 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.
Oil Drain Valve
Closed and Locked posi_on
Cap
Drain Tube
Change the oil after every 50 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one
year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight
(8)hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ dipsticksecurely each time you check the oil level.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dded gum fibers.
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