•Keep battery and terminals clean.
•Keep battery bolts tight.
•Keep small vent holes open.
•Recharge at
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 ter- minals can cause the battery to "leak"
power.
•Remove terminal guard.
•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.
•Rinse the battery with plain water and
vdry.
•Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
•Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING
ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu-
al).
Check
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from
ENGINE..
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or
SH. S_lect the oil'sSAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating tem- perature.
SAE VISCOSmf GRADES
NOTE: Although
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 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
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 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. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.
Air Screen
Plug
Oil F
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run propedy using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam
100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
•Remove knob(s) and cover.
TO SERVICE
•Slide foam
•Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in
clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
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