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BArrERY
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 life.
Keep battery and terminals clean.
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Keep battery bolts tight.
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Keep small vent holes open.
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Recharge at 6-1 0 amperes for 1 hour.
TO CLEAN
BASTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
the battery to "leak" power.
Open battery box door.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
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Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
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Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire
brush until bright.
Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the
Assembly 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.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooling.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscos-
ity grade according to your expected operating tempera-
ture.
NOTE:
Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will 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 every 25 hours of operation or at
least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in
one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each eight
(8)
hours of operation. Tighten oil fill
capldipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs.
11
and 12)
Determine temperature range expected before oil
change. All oil must meet API service classification SF,
SG or SH.
Be sure tractor is on level surface.
Oil will drain more freely when warm.
Catch oil in a suitable container.
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Remove oil fill capldipstick. 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.
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Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slow-
ly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONSn on page
3
of this manual.
Use gauge on oil fill capldipstick for checking level. Be
sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading.
Keep oil at "FULLn line on dipstick.
FIG.
12
FIG.
11