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BATTERY (See Fig. 12) • Catch oil in a suitable container,
• Remove oil fill dipstick° Be careful not to allow dirt to
Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient
for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery
with an automotive charger will extend it's life.
• Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even
with bottoms of vent wells. Add only distilled or iron flee
water if necessary° Do not overfill.
CUT AWAY VIEW CAP
WELL
BATTERY
CELL ACID
LEVEL
enter the engine when changing oil.
. Remove drain plug,
• After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely,
• Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube, Pour
slowly, Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
Product Specifications on page 3 of this manual,
Use gauge on oil fill dipstick for checking level. Be sure
dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading.
Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick_
RECOMMENDEDSAE VISCOSITYGRADES
-20 ° 0° 32 _ 60° 80 ° 100 °
FIG. 12
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bofts tight.
• Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps open
• Recharge at 6 amperes for 1 hour,
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS -
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
the battery to "leak" power.
• Remove terminal guard_
• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of bak-
ing soda to one gallon of water Be careful not to get
the soda solution into the cells.
• 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 "INSTALL BATTERY" in as-
sembly section of this manual).
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the
tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year_
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each eight (8) hours of continuous use° Add SAE
30W motor oil or equativent Tighten oil lill cap/dipstick
securely each time you check the oil level, SAE 5W-30
motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas
where temperature is consistently 32_ F or lower.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig 13)
Determine temperature range expected before oii change,
All oil must meet APt service classification SD, SE or SF.
• Be sure vehicle is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
OIL FILL DIPSTICK
DRAIN PLUG
FIG, 13
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 14)
Your engine witl not run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirty air filter= Replace paper cartridge once a year
or after every 100 hours of operation, more often if used in
very dusty, dirty conditions.
• Remove knobs and cover.
• Remove cartridge nut and replace cartridge.
• Reassemble and tighten securely.
NOTE: Do not attempt to clean or oil the paper cartridge.
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