Owner`s manual

CUSTOMER PONSIBILITIES
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
the battery to "feak" power.
• Remove terminat guard,
• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
, Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of
baking soda to one gaIIon of water. Be carefuI not to get
the soda solution into the cells.
Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
• Clean terminals and battery cabJeends with wire brush
until bright.
Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jeIIy.
, Reinstall battery (See "INSTALL BATTERY" in the
Assembly section of this manual).
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept
ciean to assure proper cooling.
Do not attempt to dean fan or transmission while engine is
running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent
possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water
or steam to clean transaxte.
- Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and
clean.
- Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other
materiaIs. To prevent damage to seals, do not use
compressed air or high pressure sprayer.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
Tile transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-
nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should
the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your
nearest authorized service center/department.
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after t00 hours of
operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not
adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTIC!PATED BEFORE NEX, _ OiL CNANGE
FIG. t7
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.)
improves starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity ei!s
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°C. Check your engine oil Jevel 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 continuous use.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 17 and 18)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG.
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
, Oil witt drain more freely when warm.
Catch oit in a suitable container.
, Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to aJlow dirt
to enter the eHgine when changing oil.
o Remove drain plug.
, After oit has drained completely, replace oit drain plug
and tighten securely.
, Refiil engine with oil through oil fiif dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this
manual.
- Use gauge on oit fill cap/dipstick for checking tevel. Be
sure dipstick is in all the way for accurate reading.
Keep oit at "FULL" Iine on dipstick.
OIL DRAIN PLUG
ENGINE OIL
FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
FIG. 18
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. I9)
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and c_qaffto prevent
engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers.
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