CUSTOM
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 fife,
•Keep battery and terminals clean. o Keep battery bolts tight.
o Keep small vent holes open.
oRecharge at
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 RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor_
oRinse the batter./with plain water and dry.
=Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
°Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the Assembly section of this manual).
IL E
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. I4 and 15)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change,, All oH must meet AP1 service Ciassification SF or SGo
o Be sure tractor [s on level surface,
. Oil will drain more freely when warm.
o Catch oil in a suitable container.
oRemove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil,
oRemove drain plug.
oAfter 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" on page 3 of this manual.
Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for chectdng level. Insert dipstick intothe tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube, {3o 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 oif rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature,,
NOTE: Although multFviscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these
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 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.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
°F | *20 ° | 0" | 30 _ | 328 40 _ | 60 _ | 80_ | 100 _ |
°c-3oo -=o_ .10o oo _oo 2oo 3oo .oo
"TEMPERATURERANGEANTTClPATEDBEFORENEXTOILCHANGE'
FIG. 14
| OIL DRAIN |
AIR | PLUG |
OIL FILL | |
SCREEN | CAPIDIPSTICK |
| FIG, 15 |
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