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Addingor checkinglevelof electrolyteis
not necessary.
TO CLEANBATTERYANDTERMINALS
Corrosionand dirt onthe batteryand
terminalscan causethe batteryto "leak"
power.
1. DisconnectBLACKbatterycablefirst
then RED batterycableand remove
batteryfrom tractor.
2. Rinsethe batterywith plain waterand
dry.
3. Cleanterminalsand batterycableends
with wire brush until bright.
4. Coatterminalswith greaseor petro-
leumjelly.
5. Reinstallbattery(See"REPLACING
BATTERY"inthe SERVICEAND AD-
JUSTMENTSsection of this manual).
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The transmissionfan andcoolingfins
shouldbe keptclean to assure proper
cooling.
Do notattemptto cleanfan or transmis-
sionwhileengine is runningor while the
transmissionis hot.Topreventpossible
damageto seals, do notuse high pressure
water or steamto clean transaxle.
• Inspectcoolingfan to besure fan blades
are intactand clean.
• Inspectcoolingfins for dirt, grassclip-
pingsand othermaterials. Toprevent
damageto seals, do not usecom-
pressedair or high pressuresprayerto
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 trans-
axle ever leak or require servicing, contact
your nearest Sears or other qualified
service center.
V-BELTS
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.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
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
-30 -20 -10 0 20 30 40
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
oi_vi_cha_t4e
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.
Check the crankcase oil level before start-
ing the engine and after each eight (8)
hours of operation.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classification SG-SL.
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when changing oil.
2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain
valve and install the drain tube onto the
fitting.
Oil Drain Valve
Closed and _ _.
LF°C_edn _ X
Yellow ('-.- - , -"
"T u ien
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,
insert dipstick into the tube and push
down firmly into place before removing.
Keep oil up to, but not over, the "FULl"
line on dipstick. Push dipstick down
firmly into the tube when finished.
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