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BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery' charging system which is suffi-
cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the
battery with an automotive charger will extend its fife,
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
o Keep battery bolts tight.
o Keep small vent holes open.
o Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour,
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 RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor_
o Rinse the batter./with plain water and dry.
= Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright.
o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
° Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the
Assembly section of this manual).
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oif rated with API service
classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature,,
NOTE: Although multFviscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-visc6sity oils
wilt result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F, Check your' engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil,
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 50 hours thereafter 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 oil fill
cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
°F *20 ° 0" 30_ 328 40 _ 60 _ 80_ 100 _
°c-3oo -=o_ .10o oo _oo 2oo 3oo .oo
"TEMPERATURERANGEANTTClPATED BEFORENEXTOILCHANGE'
FIG. 14
IL E
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. I4 and 15)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change,,
All oHmust meet AP1 service Ciassification SF or SGo
o Be sure tractor [son level surface,
. Oil will drain more freely when warm.
o Catch oil in a suitable container.
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o
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Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil,
Remove drain plug.
After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely_
Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this
manual.
Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for chectdng level.
Insert dipstick intothe tube and rest the oil fill cap on the
tube, {3o 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.
AIR OIL FILL
SCREEN CAPIDIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
FIG, 15
18