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BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for norma_ use However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

=Keep battery and terminals Clean

=Keep battery bolts tight

°Keep small vent holes open

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leal¢'power°

°Remove terminal guard°

- Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- ter] 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 "CONNECT BATTERY" in the Assembly section of this manual)

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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs° 14 and 15)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change° All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG

°Be sure tractor is on Ievel surface°

°Oi! 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

oRefill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capac ty see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level insertdipstick intothe 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

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc) improve starting in cold weather, these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one yearn

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

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	OIL FILL i	OIL DRAIN
AIR		PLUG
SCREEN	CAP/DIPSTICK

FIG. 15

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