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BATrERY
Yourtractorhas a batterycharging
systemwhichis sufficientfor normaluse.
However,periodiccharging of the battery
with an automotivecharger will extend
its life.
• Keep battery and terminalsclean.
• Keep batteryboltstight.
• Keep small vent holes open.
• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
NOTE: The originalequipmentbatteryon
yourtractor ismaintenance free. Do not
attemptto open or remove caps or
covers. Adding or checkinglevel of
electrolyteis not necessary.
TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALS
Corrosionand dirton the battery and
terminalscan cause the battery to"leak"
power.
1. Open battery box door.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED batterycable and remove
batteryfrom tractor.
3, Rinse the batterywith plain water and
dry,
4. Clean terminals and batterycable
ends with wire brush untilbright.
5. Coat terminalswith grease or
petroleum jelly.
6. ReinstaUbattery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY" in the SERV(CE AND
ADJUSTMENTS sectionof this
manual).
V-BELTS
Check V-beltsfor deteriorationand wear
after 100 hoursof operation and replace
if necessary.The belts are notadjustable.
Replace beltsif they beginto slipfrom
wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxlefree frombuild-upof dirt
and chaff whichcan restrictcooling,
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high qualitydetergent oil rated
withAP_sewice classificationSF,SG, or
SH. Select the oil'sSAE viscositygrade
according to your expected operating
temperature.
NOTE: Althoughmulti-viscosityoils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improvestarting in
coldweather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumplion
when usedabove 32°F. Check your
engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possibleengine damage from running
low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hoursof
operationor at least oncea year ifthe
tractor isnot usedfor 25 hoursin one
year.
Check the crankcase oil _eve_before
startingthe engine and aftereach eight
(8) hoursof operation. Tighten oilfill cap/
dipsticksecurely each timeyou check
the oil level
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oilchange. All oilmustmeet APt
serviceclassificationSF, SG or SH.
• Be suretractor is onlevel surface.
• Oil willdrain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be
careful nottoallow dirtto enter the
engine when changing oil.
2. Remove drain plug.
3, After oil has drained completely,
replace oil drain plug and tighten
securely.
4. Refill engine with oilthrough oilfill
dipstick tube, Pour slowly. Do not
overfill. For approximate capacity
see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
5, Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checkinglevel. Be sure dipstick cap
is tightened securely for accurate
reading, Keep oil at "FULL" line on
dipstick.
_l _.I Oil RIICap/
_" Dipstick
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free ofdirtand
chaff to prevent enginedamage from
overheating. Clean with a wire brushor
compressedair to removedid and
stubborndded gum fibers.
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