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BATrERY
Your tractorhas a battery charging system
which is sufficientfor normal use. How-
ever, periodic charging of the battery with
an automotive charger will extend itslife.
• Keep battery and terminals clean,
• Keep battery beltstight.
• 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 BA'I-FERYAND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and
terminals can cause the battery to "leak _
power.
1. Remove terminal guard.
2, Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and remove
battery fromtractor,
3, Rinse the battery with plain water and
dry.
4, Clean terminals and battery cable
ends with wire brush until bright.
5, Coat terminals with grease or petro-
leum jelly.
6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING
BA'I-I'ERY" in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS section of this
manual),
V-BELTS
Check V-beltsfor deterioration and wear
after 100 hours of operation and replace
if necessary.The belts are not adjustable.
Replace belts it they begin to slip from
wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt
and chaff which can restrictcooling.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SF-SJ.
Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature.
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
starting the engine and after each eight
(8) hours of operation. Tighten oilfill cap/
dipstick securely each time you check the
oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oilchange. All oil must meet API
service classificationSF-SJ.
• Be sure tractor ison level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable cont_ainer.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when changing oil.
2. Remove cap from end of drainvalve
and install the drain tube ontothe
fitting.
3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward
slightly and tuming counterclockwise.
4. To open, pull outon the drainvalve.
5. After oil has drained completely, close
and lock the drain valve by pushing
inward and turning clockwise untilthe
pin is in the locked position as shown.
6. Remove the drain tube and replace
the cap onto to the end of the drain
valve.
7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill
dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not
overfill. For approximate capacity see
=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
8. 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.
Oil Drain Valve
Closed
and
Locked
Position
Cap
DrainTube
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