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• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• Keep smallvent holes open.
• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
NOTE: The originalequipment battery on
yourtractor ismaintenance free, Do not
attemptto open or remove caps or covers.
Addingor checking level of electrolyte is
notnecessary.
TO CLEAN BATI"ERYAND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and
terminalscan cause the batteryto "teak"
power.
1. Open battery box deer.
2. DisconnectBLACK battery cable first
then RED batterycable and remove
batteryfromtractor.
3. Rinse the battery with plainwater and
dry.
4, Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush untilbright.
5. Coat terminalswith grease or petro-
leum jaily,
6. Reinstallbattery (See "REPLACING
BATfERY" in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS section ofthis
manual).
V-BELTS
Check V-beltsfor deterioration and wear
after 100 hours of operationand replace if
necessary.The beltsare notadjustable.
Replace baits ifthey begin to slipfrom
wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The transmissionfan and cooling fins
shouldbe kept clean to assure proper
cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission
while engine is running or while the
transmissionis hoLTo prevent possible
damage to seals, do not use high pressure
water or steam toclean transaxle.
• Inspect coolingfan to be sure fan blades
are intact and clean.
• Inspectcoolingfins for dirt,grass
clippingsand other matadals. To
preventdamage to seals, do not use
compressed air or high pressuresprayer
toclean cooling_ns.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transex_ewas sealed at the factory
and fluid maintenance is not required for
the lifeofthe transexle. Should the
transexle ever leak or require servicing,
contactyour nearest authorizedservice
center/department.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high qualitydetergent oil rated
withAPI serviceclassification SF-SJ.
Select the oil'sSAE viscositygrade
according to your expected operating
temperature.
P_IEwn<_lrt_ _l
NOTE: Althoughmulti-viscoaityoils (5W301
10W30 etc.) improve startingin cold
weather, these mulfi-viscosity oilswilt
resultin increased oil consumptionwhen
used above 32°E Check your engine oil
level mere frequentlyto avoid possible
engine damage from runninglow on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operationor at least once a year if the
tractorisnot usedfor 25 hoursin one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before
startingthe engine and after each eight (8)
hours ofoperation."lightenoilfill cap/
dipsticksecurely each time you checkthe
oil levai,
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
beforeoil change. All oilmustmeet API
service clessification SF-SJ.
• Be sure tractorison level surface.
• Oil will drain mere 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 cap from end ofdrainvalve
and install the drain tuba onto the
fitting.
3. Unlock drain valve by pushinginward
snghtiyand turning counterclockwise.
4. To open. pullout on the drainvalve.
5. Afteroil has drained completely, close
and lock the drain valve by pushing
inward and turningclockwice untilthe
pin is in the locked position as shown.
6. Remove the drain tuba and replacethe
cap onto to the end ofthe drain valve.
7. Refill engine with oil through oil titl
dipstick tuba. Pour slewiy. Do net
overfill. For approximatecapacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section
of this manual.
8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstickfor
checking level. Be sure dipstickcap is
tightened securely for accurate
reading. Keep oil at =FULL" line on
dipstick.
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