•Keep battery and terminalsclea n.
• 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 dry.
•Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
•Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu-
al).
Check
wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from
engine damage from running low on 0il.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of : operation or at least once a year Jfthe 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.
Air Screen
Oil
Plug
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
NOTE: Although
Oil
CLEAN
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 dried gum fibers.
ENGINE COOLING RNS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. Air guide covers must be removed. Remove side panels and
hood (See =TO REMOVE HOOD AND
GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
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