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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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 terminals cancause the
battery to "leak" power.
Open battery box door.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery
cable and remove battery from tractor.
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 "REPLACING BATTERY" in the
SERVlCEANDADJUSTMENTS section ofthis manual).
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 1O0hours 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 cooling fins should be kept clean
to assure proper cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is
running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible
damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam
to clean transaxle.
Inspect cooling fan to be 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
compressed air or high pressure sprayerto clean cooling
fins.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-
nance isnot req uired for the life ofthe transaxle. Should the
transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact yournearest
authorized service center/department.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF-SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperatu re.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
20 _ 0_ 30_ 32 ° 40 _ 60 ° 80 _
30 _ 20 ° 10_ 0_ 10 _ 20 _ 30 °
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 14
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least
once a year ifthe tractor isnot 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 (See Figs. 14 and 15)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ.
Be sure tractor is on level surface.
Oil will drain more freely when warm.
Catch oil in a suitable container.
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
Remove cap from bottom fitting of drain valve and install
the drain tube onto the fitting.
Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning coun-
terclockwise.
To open, pull out on the drain valve.
After oil has drained completely, close and Iockthe drain
valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the
pin is in the locked position as shown.
Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the
bottom fitting of the drain valve.
Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section ofthis manual.
Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be
sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate
reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.
CLOSED OIL DRAIN VALVE
AND
FIG. 15
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or
compressed airto remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
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