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o Rinsethebatterywithplainwaterand
dry.
o Cleanterminalsandbatterycableends
withwirebrushuntilbright.
o Coattermnalswithgreaseorpetroleum
jelly.
° Reinstallbattery(See"CONNECTBAT-
TERY"intheAssemblysectionofthis
manual).
V-BELTS
CheckV-beltsfordeteriorationandwear
after100hoursofoperationandreplaceif
necessary.Thebeltsarenotadjustable.
Replacebeltsif theybeginto slipfrom
wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Thetransmissionfanandcoolingfins
shouldbe keptcleantoassureproper
cooling_
Donotattempttocleanfanortransmis-
sionwhileengineisrunningorwhilethe
transmissionishoL
° Inspectcoolingfanto besurefan
bladesareintactandclean.
o Inspectcoolingfinsfordirt,grassclip-
pingsandothermaterial&Toprevent
damageto seals,donotusecom-
pressedairorhighpressuresprayerto
cleancoolingfins.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory
and fluid maintenance is not required for
the life of the transaxle_ Should the
transaxle ever leak or' require servicing,
contact your nearest authorized service
center.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SF, SG, or
SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating tem-
perature=
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
J 1 ! ' '
F *20 ° 0, ,30 32 • 40" 60- 8Q" 100"
=c&- -2_" -1_' ;" 1'o, _- _. &'
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED EEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
Check the crankcase oil level before start-
ing the engine and after each eight (8)
hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip-
stick 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 SF, SG, or SH.
o Be sure tractor is on level surface_
o Oil will drain more freely when warm.
= Catch oil in a suitable container°
o Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when changing oil
o Remove drain plug.
o After oil has drained completely, replace
oil drain plug and tighten securely.
o Refill engine with oil through oil fil! dip-
stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.
For approximate capacity see "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of
this manual
= Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level. Insert dipstick into the
tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube.
Do not thread the cap onto the tube
when taking reading° Keep oil at
"FULU' line on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when finished=
Air Cleaner Cover Knob
Cover
Wing Nut
Foam
Pre-Cleaner Rubber'
Grommet
Air Cleaner
Air Base
Cleaner
Paper Oil Fill
Cartridge CaFDipstic k
Change the oil after every 50 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the
tractor is not used for 50 hours in one
year.
Oil Drain Plug
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