CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal 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
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 terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power.
•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery 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 “REPLACING BATTERY” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
V-BELTS
Check
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification
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TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 10
NOTE: Although
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.
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.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 10 and 11)
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.
•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.
•Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.
•Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick.
OIL FILL
CAP/DIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
FIG. 11
ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 12)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating.
•Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine.
•Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.
•Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.
•To reassemble, reverse above procedure.
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