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Wash or clean and completely lubricate the lawn tractor. See "lubrication Guide". This tractor has a fiberglass hood and grille. Use only a mild soap or detergent. Do not use ammonia base or abrasive cleansers.

your riding mower in a dry and protected place. Leaving the lawn tractor outdoors, exposed to the elements, will result in materially shortening its life.

Remove the battery and place it in a cool, dry place above freezing (+32°F.). Check the battery at least once a month for water level and amount ofcharge.

A CAUTION! To avoid possible injury, when removing battery avoid spilling the electrolyte. Battery electrolyte is poison-

ous and can be injurious to eyes, skin, and clothing. If electrolyte is spilled, flush immediately with water, followed by a solution of one part baking soda and four parts water.

CAUTION! Electrical storage batteries give off high inflammable hydrogen gas when charging and continue to do so forsome

time after receiving a steady charge. Do not under any circumstances allow an electric spark or

an open flame near the battery. Do not lay toolsacros battery terminals as this may result in a

spark or short circuit which may cause an ex- plosion. Be careful to avoid spilling any electrolyte on hands or clothing.

ENGINEOIL

After the first five hours of operation, change the oil as directed in Lubrication Table. The engine oil must be drained and replaced with new oil every 25 hours of engine operation thereafter, or a minimum of once a year, and sooner if the equipment is operated under extremely dusty conditions.

We recommend I.H. No. 1@ Engine Oil. If other than I.H. No. 1@ Engine Oil is used, it must be designated "For Service MS", In new API Code these oils are usually designated as meeting either SO or SE requirements.

To aid starting, the selection of crankcase lubricat- ing oils should be based on the lowest anticipated temperature until the next drain period.

the oil level of the engine crankcase everyfive hours to see that it is filled to the correct level.

Check the oil level only while the engine isstop

crankcase oil filler cap has the oil level gauge attached to it. To check the oil level, press down on the rubber plunger and release. If any oil is visible in the clear tube of the gauge, the oil level is

"OK".

NOTE: The gauge does not have to fill completely.

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