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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 BATTERYAND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-
minals can caUse 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 orpetroleum
jelly.
• Reinstall battery (See "REPLAC NG
BATTERY '_in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS section Of this manu-
al).
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration anti wear
after 100 hours of operation and replace if
necessary. The belts are not adjustable.
Replace belts ifthey 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 transmis-
sion while engine Is running or while the
transmission is hot.
• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan
blades are intact and clean.
• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip-
pings and other materials. To prevent
damage to seals, do not use com-
pressed air or high pressure sprayer to
clean cooling fins.
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 authodzed service
center/department.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION.
Only use high quality detergent oil rated
!with API service classification SF, SG, or
l_:coSH.Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
rding to your expected operating tem-
_:_rature.
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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.
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
Determ!ne temperature range expected
before oil change, All oil must meet API
service classification SF, SG, or SH.
• 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 drain plug.
• After oil has drained completely, replace
oil drain plug and tighten securely.
• Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-
stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.
For approximate capacity see "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section 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
"FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when finished.
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