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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosionand dirtonthebattery and terminals can cause the
battery to=leak" power.
•Open battery box door.
•DisconnectBLACK battery cable first then RED battery
cable and remove battery from tractor.
•Rinse the battery withplain water and dry.
•Clean terminals and battery cable ends withwire brush
untilbright.
•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
•Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual).
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 1O0 hours of
operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not
adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The transmission fan and coolingfins should be kept clean
to assure propercooling.
Do notattempt toclean fan or transmission while engine is
runningorwhilethe transmissionishot.To prevent possible
damage toseals, do not use high pressure water or steam
to clean transaxle.
•Inspect coolingfan tobe 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
compressedair orhighpressuresprayer toclean cooling
fins.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-
nance isnotrequired forthe lifeofthe transaxle. Should the
trensaxle everleak orrequireservicing,contact yournearest
authorized service center/department.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SG, orSH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity
grade accordingtoyour expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
-20= (Y' 30°32_40°60" 80_ 100°
.30• .20_ .10_0o 10° 20 °30 °40°
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
Change the oilafter every 50 hours of operation or at least
once a yearif thetractorisnotused for 50 hours inone year.
Check thecrankcase oillevel beforestarting 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 Fig. 14)
Determine temperature range expected before oilchange.
All oilmust meet API service classification SF, SG, or SH.
•Be sure tractor is on level surface.
•Oil willdrain more freely when warm.
•Catch oilina suitable container.
•Remove oilfill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
•Remove drainplug.
• After oilhas 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" sectionofthismanual.
• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.
Insert dipstickintothe tube and rest theoilfill capon the
tube. Do notthread the cap onto the tube when taking
reading. Keep oilat "FULU' line on dipstick. Tighten
cap ontothetube securely when finished.
AIR CLEANER
COVER
KNOB
=OAM
PRE-CLEANER
AIR
FILL
CAP:DIPSTICK
DRAIN
PLUG
FIG. 14
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 14)
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine damage fromoverheating. Clean with awire brushor
compressed airto remove dirtand stubbornddedgum fibers.
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