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LUBRICATION
(_ SPINDLE
C'2_ WHEEL BEARINGS--
BOTH ENDS OF
FOOT PEDAL SHAFI'
O SAE MOTOR OIL
EXTREME PRESSURE
LUBRICATING GREASE
AMDEX NO, t, SEARS
PART NO. 2557R
Q REFER TO ENGINE OIL SPEC'S.
(UNDER INITIAL PREPARATION
IN OWNERS MANUAL)
/'SPINDLE (_
_ _WHEEL BEARINGS @
ENGINE (_)
-- BOTH ENDS LIFT SHAFT (_)
TRANSAXLE
-- (CHECK LEVEL AT REAR
FILL PLUG) !(_
SEE PAGE 14 FOR MOWER LUBRICATION.
7. CHECK BATTERY
a, Electrolyte solution levei in each Battery Cell should be
even with bottoms of tubes in ceils (Fig, 39)o Add dis-
tilled water if necessary,, NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL°
b, Keep Battery and Terminals clean. Refer to step 8,
c. Keep Battery Bolts tight,,
d. Keep Vent Caps tight and small vent holes in Caps
open.
e_ Recharge SLOWLY at 3 amperes if necessary.
8o CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the Battery and Terminals cause
the Battery to "leak" power and hinders the operation of
the charger.
a. Remove the Battery from the Tractor and wash with
four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water,
NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET THE SODA
SOLUTION INTO THE CELLS. Rinse the Battery with
pfain water, dry and reinstall on Tractor.
b. Clean terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until
bright. Replace Battery Cables. Coat terminal connec-
tions with Vasoline.
CUT-AWAY VIEW
VENT CAP
}ATTERY
. TUBE
FIGURE 39
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1. CLEAN ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from Engine Cooling Fins
to prevent Engine damage from overheating (Fig. 41).
Air Guide Covers must be removed (Fig, 40)_
2. MUFFLER
Do not operate the tractor without a Muffler (Fig. 40) or
tamper with the exhaust system° Damaged Mufflers or
spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodi-
cally and repJace if necessary° If your engine is equipped
with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50
hours for cleaning and inspection. R_plaee if damaged. - 19 -
AIR
SCREEN
FIGURE 40