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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
NOTE: 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 terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power.
•Remove terminal guard.
•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first, then the RED battery cable and remove the battery from the tractor.
•Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
•Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until shiny.
•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly
•Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY” in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT section of this manual).
V-BELTS
Check
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Refer to you Engine Owners Manual
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 10 [Kohler] and 11 [Kawasaki]).
Depending on the Engine that you have on you mower will determine if you need to refer to figure 10 or 11. If your mower is equipped with a Kohler Engine, refer to figure 10. If it is equipped with a Kawasaki Engine, refer to figure 11.
•If your mower is equipped with a Kohler Engine
•Be sure the mower is on a level surface.
•Oil will drain more freely when warm.
•Place a suitable container under the left rear corner of the rear of the mower.
•Remove oil dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.
•Using a 7/16"
•Be sure container is located under this area of the mower.
•Allow a sufficient amount of time for oil to drain.
•After the oil has drained, reinstall the drain plug (do not over tighten).
•Refill engine with oil through the oil dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.
•See Engine Owners Manual for type and capacity of the oil.
KOHLER ENGINE
OIL DRAIN PLUG
FIGURE 10
•Be sure the mower is on a level surface.
•Oil will drain more freely when warm.
•Place a suitable container under the left rear corner of the rear of the mower.
•Remove oil dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.
•Using the clear plastic tube included with you mower, place it over the end of the drain valve located on the left side of your engine.
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