CUSTO
BATTERY (See Fig. 16)
Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life,
-Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even with bottoms of vent wells. Add only distilled or iron free water if necessary. Do not overfill.
°Keep battery and terminals clean. Keep battery bolts tight.
Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps open.
oRecharge at 6 amperes for 1 hour.
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.
•Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking sodato one gallon of water. Be careful notto get the soda solution into the cells.
o Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
•Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
oCoat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
Reinstall battery (See "INSTALL BATTERY" in the Assembly section of this manual).
CUT AWAY VIEW
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WELL
BATTERY
CELL ACID
LEVEL
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Sl LITIES
NOTE: Although
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.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 17 and 18)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG.
o Be sure tractor is on level surface.
•Oil wil drain more freely when warm. - Catch oi! 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 corn pletely, 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 checking level, Be sure dipstick is in all the way for accurate reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.
OIL DRAIN PLUG
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OIL FILL
CAP/DIPSTICK
ENGmNE
LUBRiCATiON
Only use high quality detergent oi rated with API service classification SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
FIG. 18
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| 80 _ |
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- 10° | 0' | 10' | 20' | 30' | 40 ° | |
qEMPERATURE | RANGE | AN3 r CiPATED | BEFORE | NEXT | OIL CHANGE |
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FIG, 17
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