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BATTERY
"four tractor has a battery charging system
which is sufficient for normal use. However,
periodic charging of the battery with an au-
tomotive charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
i eep battery bolts tight.
Keep small vent holes open.
Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
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 termi-
nals can cause the battery to "leak" power.
1, Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and remove
battery from tractor.
2. Rinsethe batterywith plainwaterand dry.
3, Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until bright.
4. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum
jelly.
5, Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS section of this manual).
V-BELTS
CheckV-belts for deterioration andwear after
100 hours of operation and replace if neces-
san./,The belts are not adjustable. Replace
befts if they begin to slip from wear.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SG-SL. Selectthe
oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your
expected operatingtemperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
10W30 etc,) improvestarting in coldweather,
they will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F/0°C, Check your
engine oil ievel more frequent[yto avoid pos-
sible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of opera-
tion or at least once a year if the 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 oil fill cap/dipstick
securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classification SG-SL
. Be sure tractor is on level surface,
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The transmission fan and cooling fins should
be kept clean to ensure proper cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission 1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
while engine is running or while the trans- not to allow dirtto enterthe engine when
mission is hot. To prevent possible damage changing oil.
to seals, do not use high pressure water or 2. Slideoildrainextensionfromthedocking
steam to clean transaxle, position on the engine blower housing
* Inspect cooling fan to Ensure fan blades and extend outward from engine.
are intact and clean.
Docking
- Inspectcoolingfinsfordirt, grass clippings D_o_+_n Oil Drain
.......andother materials, Topreventdamageto .......L_!!:_!_,_zExten sion-
seals, do not use compressed air orhigh /'\
.............Pressure sprayer to clean coo!ing !ir_s_ .............__.\
TRANSAXLEPUMPFLUID f II II I M -v-
Thetransaxlewassealedatthefactoryand _L_,_ _ I _":>]
fluid maintenance is not required for the life _.L. 1I_'_.-'_q',,./
of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever "_'_ _ _,_
leak or require servicing, contact your near- _ Cap
est Sears or other qualified service center.
3. To open, twist cap counter-clockwise
4. After oil is drained completely, replace
cap and twist clockwise until it stops.
5. Re-attach oil drain extension to engine
blower housing.
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