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MAINTENANCE
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
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
the battery to "leak" power.
• 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 withwire brush
until bright.
• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
• Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BAI-I-ERY" 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 ifthey begin to slip from wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The transmission fan and cooling fins should be keptclean
to assure proper cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine
is runningor while the transmission ishot.To prevent pos-
sible damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or
steam to clean transexle.
• Inspectcooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and
clean.
• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other
materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use
compressed air or high pressure sprayer toclean cool-
ingfins.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-
nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should
the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your
nearest authorized service center/department.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF-SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
-20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICtPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 13
NOTE: Although multi-viscosityoils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosityoils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F. Check yourengine oil level more frequently toavoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oilafter every 50 hours ofoperation orat least
once a year ifthe 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 oilfill
cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 13 and 14)
Determine temperature range expected before oilchange.
All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ.
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
• Remove oilfill cap/dipstick. Becareful not to allowdirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
• Remove yellowcap from end ofdrain valve and install
the drain tube onto the fitting.
CLOSED
AND
LOCKED
OIL DRAIN VALVE
YELLOW
CAf TUBE
FIG. 14
Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning
counterclockwise.
• To open, pull out on the drain valve.
• After oil has drained completely, close and lock the
drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise
until the pin is inthe locked position as shown.
• Remove thedrain tube and replace the cap ontoto the
bottom fitting of the drain valve.
Refill engine with oilthrough oilfill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfilL For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this man-
ual.
• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.
Be sure dipstickcap istightened securely for accurate
reading. Keep oilat "FULL" line on dipstick.
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