NOTE:The originalequipmentbatteryon your tractor is maintenancefree. Do not attemptto open or removecaps or covers. Adding or checking levelof electrolyteis not necessary.
TO CLEANBATTERYANDTERMINALS
Corrosionand dirt on the batteryand terminalscan causethe batteryto "leak" power.
1.DisconnectBLACKbatterycable first
then RED battery cableand remove batteryfrom tractor.
2.Rinsethe batterywith plain water and dry.
3.Cleanterminalsand battery cableends with wire brush until bright.
4.Coat terminalswith greaseor petro- leumjelly.
5.Reinstallbattery (See "REPLACING BATTERY"in the Serviceand Adjust- mentssectionof this manual).
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. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle.
•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 trans-
axle ever leak or require servicing, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
V-BELTS
Check
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification
lect the oil'sSAE viscosity grade accord- ing to your expected operating tempera- ture.
SAE V_SCOSITY GRADES
F
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTiCiPATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE
Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- eration or at least once a year if the tractor
is not used for 50 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before start-
ing the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification
•Be sure tractor is on level surface.
•Oil will drain more freely when warm.
•Catch oil in a suitable container.
1.Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.
2.Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto
the fitting.
Oil Drain Valve
Closed _ | _ |
Yellow Cap f | Tube |
3.Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise.
4.To open, pull out on the drain valve.
5.After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.
6.Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve.
7.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.
8.Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. Keep oil at "FULL' line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.
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