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NOTE:The originalequipmentbatteryon
your tractor is maintenancefree.Do not
attemptto openor removecaps or covers.
Adding or checking levelof electrolyteis
not necessary.
TO CLEAN BATTERYANDTERMINALS
Corrosionand dirt on the batteryand
terminalscan causethe batteryto "leak"
power.
1. Removeterminalguard.
2. DisconnectBLACKbatterycablefirst
then RED batterycableand remove
batteryfrom tractor.
3. Rinsethe batterywith plainwater and
dry.
4. Cleanterminalsand batterycableends
with wire brushuntil bright.
5. Coat terminalswith greaseor petro-
leumjelly.
6. Reinstallbattery(See "REPLACING
BATTERY"in the SERVICEAND AD-
JUSTMENTSsection of this manual).
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keeptransaxlefree from build-upof dirt
and chaff whichcan restrictcooling.
Checkthe crankcaseoil levelbeforestart-
ing the engine and after each eight (8)
hours of operation. Tightenoil fillcap/
dipsticksecurely eachtime you checkthe
oil level.
TO CHANGEENGINEOIL
Determinetemperaturerangeexpected
beforeoil change. All oil mustmeetAPI
service classificationSG-SL
Besure tractor is on levelsurface.
Oilwill drainmore freelywhenwarm.
Catchoil in a suitable container.
1. Removeoil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
notto allow dirt to enter the engine
whenchangingoil.
2. Removeyellow cap from end of drain
valveand installthe drain tube onto the
fitting. OilDrainValve
Drain
Tube
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear
after 100 hours of operation and replace
if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.
Replace belts if they begin to slip from
wear.
LUBRmCATmON
Only use high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SG-SL
Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
F
c -1o -2o -lo _ _'o _o _o 40
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
oi|vi_ chart1 e
NOTE: Although multi-viscosky oils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in
cold weather, they will result in increased
oil consumption when used above 32°R
Check your engine oil level more frequent-
ly to avoid possible engine damage from
running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of op-
eration or at least once a year if the tractor
is not used for 50 hours in one year.
3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward
slightly and turning counterclockwise.
4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.
5. After oil has drained completely, close
and lock the drain valve by pushing
inward and turning clockwise until the
pin is in the locked position as shown.
6. Remove the drain tube and replace the
cap onto the end of the drain valve.
7. 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.
8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level. For accurate reading,
tighten dipstick cap securely onto the
tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil
at "FULF' line on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when finished.
ENGmNE OraL FmLTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season
or every other oil change if the tractor is
used more than 100 hours in one year.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air filter. Replace pre-cleaner after
every 25 hours of operation or every
season. Service paper cartridge every
100 hours of operation or every season,
18whichever occurs first.