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NOTE: 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 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).
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
Refer to you Engine Owners Manual
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 9 ).
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classification SF-SJ.
Be sure the mower is on a 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 yellow cap from end of drain
valve and install the drain tube onto the
fitting.
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FIGURE 9
Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and
turning counterclockwise.
To open, pull out on the drain valve.
After the 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
(Figure 9).,
Remove the drain tube and replace the
cap onto the bottom fitting of the drain
valve.
Refill engine with oil through the oil fill
dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not
overfill. For approximate capacity see
"ENGINE 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.