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 BATTERYAND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter- minals can caUse the battery to "leak" power.
•Open battery box door.
•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.
•Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
•Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
•Coat terminals with grease orpetroleum jelly.
•Reinstall battery (See "REPLAC NG BATTERY 'in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS section Of this manu-
al).
V-BELTS
Check
Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
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.
•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 transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authodzed service center/department.
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 start- ing the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip-
stick securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determ!ne temperature range expected before oil change, All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG, or SH.
•Be sure tractor is on level surface.:
•Oil will drain more freely when warm.:
•Catch oil in a suitable container.
•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.
•Remove drain plug.
•After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
•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•
•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.
Air Cleaner Cover Knob
Cover
FoamNut
Grommet
Air Cleaner
Bass
ENGINE
Cap'Dipstlck
LUBRICATION.
Only use high quality detergent oil rated !with API service classification SF, SG, or l_:coSH.Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade
rding to your expected operating tem-
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