Owner`s manual

BATTERY
Yourtractorhas a battery chargingsystem
whichis sufficientfor normaluse. How-
ever periodicchargingof the batterywith
_nautomotivechargerwil extend ts re.
Keep batteryandterminalsclean.
Keep batteryboltstight,
Keepsmallvent holesopen.
Rechargeat 6-10 amperesfor 1 hour.
NOTE: The originalequipmentbatteryon
yourtractoris maintenance free. Do not
attempt to open orremovecapsor covers,
Addingor checkinglevel of electrolyteis
notnecessary.
TO CLEANBATTERYAND TERMINALS
Corrosionand dirton the battery and
terminalscan cause the batteryto "leak"
power.
1. Openbatterybox door.
2. DisconnectBLACK batterycablefirst
thenRED battery cable and remove
batteryfrom tractor.
3. Rinsethe batterywithplainwater and
dry,
4. Clean terminalsand batterycable
endswithwire brushuntilbright.
5. Coat terminalswithgrease or petro-
leum jetty.
6. Reinstallbattery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY"inthe SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS sectionof this
manual).
V-BELTS
CheckV-beltsfor deteriorationand wear
after 100 hoursof operationand replace
if necessary.The beltsare notadjustable.
Replacebeltsif they beginto slipfrom
wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt
and chaff which can restdot cooling.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use highqualitydetergentoil rated
withAPI serviceclassificationSF - SJ. Se-
lect the oil'sSAE viscosity grade accord-
ing to yourexpectedoperatingtempera-
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 en-
gine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running
low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of op-
eration or at least once a year if the trac-
tor is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before
starting the engine and after each eight
(6) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/
dipstick securely each time you check the
oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
sewice classification SF-SJ.
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when changing oil.
2. Remove cap from end of drain valve
and install the drain tube onto the
fitting,
3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward
slightly and turning counterclockwise.
4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.
5. After 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.
6. Remove the drain tube and replace
the cap onto to the and of the drain
valve.
7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill
dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not
overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
6. Usa gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is
tightened securely for accurate
reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on
dipstick,
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