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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.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Refer to you Engine Owners Manual
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 10
[Kohler] and 11 [Kawasaki]).
Depending on the Engine that you have on you
mower will determine if you need to refer to
figure 10 or 11. If your mower is equipped with a
Kohler Engine, refer to figure 10. If it is equipped
with a Kawasaki Engine, refer to figure 11.
• If your mower is equipped with a Kohler
Engine
• Be sure the mower is on a level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Place a suitable container under the left
rear corner of the rear of the mower.
FIGURE 10
• Be sure the mower is on a level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Place a suitable container under the left
rear corner of the rear of the mower.
• Remove oil dipstick. Be careful not to
allow dirt to enter the engine when
changing oil.
• Using the clear plastic tube included with
you mower, place it over the end of the
drain valve located on the left side of your
engine.
KOHLER ENGINE
OIL DRAIN PLUG
• Remove oil dipstick. Be careful not to
allow dirt to enter the engine when
changing oil.
• Using a 7/16" open-ended wrench,
remove the drain plug that is in the
bottom of the 90° elbow. The elbow
extends thru the rear deck and points
down.
• Be sure container is located under this
area of the mower.
• Allow a sufficient amount of time for oil to
drain.
• After the oil has drained, reinstall the
drain plug (do not over tighten).
• Refill engine with oil through the oil
dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not
overfill.
• See Engine Owners Manual for type and
capacity of the oil.
NOTE: Do not attempt to open or remove caps
or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte
is not necessary.
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 the RED battery cable and remove
the battery from the tractor.
• Rinse the battery with plain water and
dry.
• Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until shiny.
• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum
jelly
• Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING
BATTERY” in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENT section of this manual).