Craftsman 91725000 7-hp compact tractor

User Manual - Page 17

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Every 50 Hours (Once. Mo_ing So,son)
(Operating in dusty conditions may require more frequent
servicing. )
1, Check Bat:tery
e .
NOTE:
a, Battery acid level in each battery cell
should be even with bottoms of tubes in ceils {Fig,
221. Add ONLY distilled water if necessary.
NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.
b. Keep battery and terminals clean,
e. Keep battery bolts tight.
d. Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps
open.
Recharge at 6 amperes for ! hour if necessary,
OVERCHARGING WILL SHORTEN BATTERY LIFE.
INTENANCE
CUT AWAY VIEW
VENT CAP
BATTERY
TUBE
BATTERY
CELL
FIGURE 22
2. Clean Battery and Terminals
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals cause the
battery to "leak" power.
LEAD-ACiD BATTERIES GENERATE EX-
PLOS}VE GASES, KEEP SPARKS, FLAME
AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY FROM
BATTERIES, ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR EYES
AROUND BATTERIES,
a. Remove terminal guard,
b_ Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
C, Washba#eryw#h6grams(1/4cup) ofbakingsoda
to 3.8 fitres (1 gallon) water.
NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET THE SODA SOLU-
TiON INTO THE CELLS.
d. Rinse d_e battery with plain water, dry and
reinstall on tractor,
e. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire
brush until bright.
f. Replace battery cables, connecting RED battery
cable to positive terminal first, then BLACK bat-
tery cable to negative terminal. Coat terminal con-
nections with petroteum jelty.
g. Replace terminal guard.
AIR SCREEN _ ...
3, Change Engine Oil
The best time to change engine oil is at :he end of
a day's operation when all dirt and foreign materials
are suspended in the hot oil, See chart, page 15.
(OPERATING IN DUSTY CONDITIONS MAY REQUIRE
MORE FREQUENT SERVgCiNG)
4. Clean Air Cleaner Foam Pro-Cleaner {Fig. 23)
a r Remove Knob and cover,
b, Remove foam pro-cleaner element by sliding it
off of the paper cartridge.
C. Wash foam pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and
water,
d. Wrap foam pro-cleaner in cloth and squeeze
dry,
e. Lightly coat foam pro-cleaner with engine oil
(Do not saturate). Squeeze in rag or towel to
remove excess oil,
f, Install foam pro-cleaner over paper cartridge.
Reassemble cover and screw down tight, 17
RG URE 23
FHGURE 24
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