STORING THE LAWN TRACTOR
Wash or clean and completely lubricate the lawn
tractor. See "lubrication Guide". This tractor has
a fiberglass hood and grille. Use only a mild soap or
detergent. Do not use ammonia base or abrasive
cleansers.
Store
your riding mower in a dry and protected
place. Leaving the lawn tractor outdoors, exposed
to the elements, will result in materially shortening
its life.
Remove the battery and place it in a cool, dry
place above freezing (+32°F.). Check the battery at
least once a month for water level and amount ofcharge.
CAUTION! Electrical storage batteries
give off high inflammable hydrogen gas
when charging and continue to do so forsome
time after receiving a steady charge. Do not
under any circumstances allow an electric spark or
an open flame near the battery. Do not lay toolsacross
battery terminals as this may result in a
spark or short circuit which may cause an ex-
plosion. Be careful to avoid spilling any electrolyte
on hands or clothing.
A CAUTION! To avoid possible injury,
when removing battery avoid spilling the
electrolyte. Battery electrolyte is poison-
ous and can be injurious to eyes, skin, and clothing.
If electrolyte is spilled, flush immediately with
water, followed by a solution of one part baking
soda and four parts water.
ENGINEOIL To aid starting, the selection of crankcase lubricat-
ing oils should be based on the lowest anticipated
temperature until the next drain period.
After the first five hours of operation, change the
oil as directed in Lubrication Table. The engine oil
must be drained and replaced with new oil every
25 hours of engine operation thereafter, or a
minimum of once a year, and sooner if the
equipment is operated under extremely dusty
conditions.
Check
the oil level of the engine crankcase everyfive
hours to see that it is filled to the correct level.
Check the oil level only while the engine isstopped.
We recommend I.H. No. 1@ Engine Oil. If other
than I.H. No. 1@ Engine Oil is used, it must be
designated "For Service MS", In new API Code
these oils are usually designated as meeting either
SO or SE requirements.
The
crankcase oil filler cap has the oil level gauge
attached to it. To check the oil level, press down
on the rubber plunger and release. If any oil is
visible in the clear tube of the gauge, the oil level is
"OK".NOTE: The gauge does not have to fill completely.
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