Weed Eater HD12538G manual Customer Responsibilities, Engine, BArrERY, V-Belts, Transaxle Cooling

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

BArrERY

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.

rKeep small vent holes open.

*Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

TO CLEAN BASTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power.

Open battery box door.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery 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 petroleumjelly.

Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the Assembly section of this manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's SAEviscos- ity grade according to your expected operating tempera- ture.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosityoils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

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 capldipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 11 and 12)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH.

Be sure tractor is on level surface.

Oil will drain more freely when warm.

Catch oil in a suitable container.

*Remove oil fill capldipstick. 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 dipsticktube. Pour slow- ly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONSnon page 3 of this manual.

Use gauge on oil fill capldipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at "FULLnline on dipstick.

FIG. 12

FIG. 11