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 termi- nals can cause the battery to "leak" power.
1.Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.
2.Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
3.Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
4.Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly.
5.Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS section of this manual).
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from
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.
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if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts ifthey begin to slip from wear.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification
Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
NOTE: Although
used above 32°E Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 25 hours of op- eration 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/
dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
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. For accurate reading, tighten dipstick cap securely onto the tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil at "FULl" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Replace
100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
1.Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine.
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