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Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-
cient for norma{ use. However, periodiccharging of the
battery with an automotive charger will extend it'slife_
o Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even
withbottoms ofvent wells. Addon!ydistilled or ironfree
water if necessary. Do not overfill°
o Keep battery and terminals clean°
= Keep battery bolts tight.
, Keep ventcapstight and smallvent holes incaps open.
= Recharge 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.
= Open battery box door.
- Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
, Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of
baking soda to one gallonof water°Be carefulnot to get
the soda solution into the cells.
= Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
- Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright.
= Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly°
• Reinstall battery (See "INSTALL BATTERY" in the
Assembly section of this manual)_
CUTAWAYVIEW ./VENT CAP
_ VENT
I,,,,,_ _ L__J_ WELL
/
_ _ __7_ BATTERY
_ ]_J-_{-'_ r_., CELL ACID
FIG. 15
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 fromwear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrictcooling.
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SG. Select the eli's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE V[SCOSFFY GRADES
_'F , -;tO* 9* _0" _2 _ 40" _0' P_" 10_
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NF._T OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although mult[oviscosityoils (5W30, 10W30 etco
improvestarting incoldweather, thesemulti_viscosity oils
willresult in increased oil consumptionwhen used above
32_F, Check your engineoil levelmore frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil
Change the oi! after the first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours thereafter er 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 continuous use. Tighten
otl fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil
level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16) -
• Be sure tractor is on a lever surface.
• Oil willdrain more freely when warm.
= Catch oil in a suitable container.
, Remove oil filldipstick.. Be careful not to allow dirt to
enter the engine when changing oil.
° Remove drain phJgo
, After oil has drained completely, replace oildrain 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 onoil fili dipstick for checking level. Be sure
dipstick cap istigh!ened securely for accurate reading..
Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick°
FILL
CAP/D|PSTICK
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
FIG. 16
17
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