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BATTERY
Yourtractor has a battery charging system
which issufficientfor normal use. How-
ever, periodic charging of the battery with
an automotivecharger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• Keep small vent holes open.
• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
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
Corrosionand dirt on the battery and
terminals can cause the battery to "leak"
power.
1. Open batterybox door.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and remove
batteryfromtractor.
3. Rinse the battery with plain water and
dry.
4. Clean terminals and battery cable
ends with wire brush until bright.
5. Coat terminals with grease or petro-
leum jelly.
6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS 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
The transmissionfan and coolingfins
should be kept clean to assure proper
cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan ortransmis-
sionwhile engine is running or while the
transmissionis hot.To prevent possible
damage 1o seals, do not use high
pressure water or steam to clean
transaxle,
• Inspect coolingfan to be sure fan
blades are intact and clean.
• Inspect coolingfins for dirt, grass
clippingsand other materials. To
prevent damage to seals, do not use
compressed air or high pressure
sprayer to clean cooling fins.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory
and fluid maintenance is not required for
the lifeof the trancaxle. Should the
transaxle ever leak or require servicing,
contactyour nearest authorized service
center/department.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated
withAPI service classificationSF-SJ.
Select the oil'sSAE viscositygrade
according to your expected operating
temperature.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of
operation or at least once a year ifthe
tractor is not usedfor 50 hours in one
year.
Check the crankcase oil level before
starting the engine and after each eight
(6) hours of operation, Tighten oil fill cap/
dipstick securely each time you check the
oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classificationSF-SJ.
• Be sure tractor is on level sudace.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when changing oil.
2. Remove cap from end of drain valve
and install the drain tube onto the
fitting.
3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward
slightly and turning counterclockwise.
4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.
5. After oil has drained completely, close
and lock the drain valve by pushing
inward and turning clockwiseuntil the
pin is in the locked position as shown.
6. Remove the drain tube and replace
the cap onto to the end of the drain
valve.
7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill
dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not
overfill, For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
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