Lawn Mower User Manual

MAINTENANCE
TO CLEAN BATI'ERY 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.
• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright.
• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
• Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATI'ERY" in
the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 t.hey begin to slip from wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The fan and cooling fins of transmissi0n.should be kept
clean to assure proper cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine
is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos-
sible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water or
steam to clean transaxle.
• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and
clean.
• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other
materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use
compressed air or highpressure sprayer to clean cool-
ing fins.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The 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.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Or_lyuse high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF-SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
*20 0 3O
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
ol_vir,c cimrtl e
FIG. 15
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting incold weather, these multi-viscosityoils
will result in irlcreased oil consumptionwhen used above
32°F. Check your engine oil level morefrequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oilafter every 50 hoursof operation 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.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ.
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil willdrain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
• Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install
the drain tube onto the fitting.
OIL DRAIN VALVE
YELLOW
_1 I I 12% CLOSED
DRAIN_ _ ' " J \AND
TUBE gCg,%
FIG. 16
• Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning
counterclockwise.
• To open, pull out on the drain valve.
• After oil has drained completely, close and lock the
drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise
until the pin is in the locked positionas shown.
• Remove the draintube and replace the cap onto to the
bottom fitting of the drain valve.
• Refill engine with oil through oilfill dipsticktube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this man-
ual.
• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.
Be sure dipstickcap is tightened securely for accurate
reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.
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