Battery, Belts, Transaxle Cooling | Weed Eater 259723, 173487

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, 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 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. 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.

•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 or petro- leum jelly.

•Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

SAE 30

5W-30

°F

-20°

0°

30° 32°

40°

60°

80°

100°

°C

-30°

-20°

-10°

0°

10°

20°

30°

40°

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 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/ dipstick securely 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 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 dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see

“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

•Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick.

Oil Fill Cap/

Dipstick

Oil Drain Plug

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

18 stubborn dried gum fibers.

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723

ELECTRICAL

KEY	PART
NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION
1	144925	Battery
2	74760412	Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4
8	156417	Case Battery
16	153664	Switch Interlock Push-In
21	166181	Harness Socket Light W/4152J
22	4152J	Bulb Light #1156
24	108423X	Cable Battery 6ga 161" red
25	146147	Cable Battery 6 Ga W/16 Wir red
26	166180	Fuse 15 AMP
27	73510400	Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc
28	4207J	Cable Ground 6ga 12" black
29	121305X	Switch Plunger Nc Gray
30	163968	Switch Ign
33	140401	Key Ign
40	170217	Harness Ign
41	71110408	Bolt Blk Hex 1/4-20unc x 1/2
42	131563	Cover Terminal Red
43	145673	Solenoid
48	140844	Adapter Ammeter Rectangular
52	141940	Protection Wire Loop

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm