•Keep battery and terminals clean.
•Keep battery bolts tight.
•Keep small vent holes open.
•Recharge at
TO CLEAN BATI'ERY 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
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 authorized service center.
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 tem perature.
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 tn 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 class'itication SF, SG or SH.
•Be suretractor 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, replac_ 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" on page 3 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 Screei_
o,
Plug
O,, Fill Cap/D,pstickt _ __ | ' |
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from over- heating. Clean with a wire brush or com- pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn
21dded gum fibers.
