TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. . Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill, For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual. 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 battery cable and remove battery from tractor, Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water, Be careful not to get the soda solution into the ceils. 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 Reinsta!l battery (See "INSTALL BATTERY" in the Assembly section of this manual)° Use gauge on oil flit dipstick for checking level, Be sure dipstickcap is tightened securely foraccurate reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick° O,L DRAIN _ _J'A_ V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable,. RepIace 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 FIG.
15 LUBRICATION CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig, '15) Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating,, Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES J ] I AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner element after every 25 hours of operation or every season.
Service paper cartridge every 100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first,, °F -_0_ 0° 30 ° 32 ° 40 _ 60= 80° 100" °C -30" -20 _ -t0 _ O' 10' 8° 30= ........ 40 ° TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions_ NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 eta) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oit leve! more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oit after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter 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 oiHill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig.15) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet APt service classification SG. Be sure tractor is on level surface. . Remove knob(s) and cover. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER Slide foam pre*cleaner off cartridge. Wash it in liquid detergent and water, Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
Saturate it in engine oil, Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil If very dirty or damaged, repJace p!e-cleaner. Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s), TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Oil wilt drain more freely when warmr Catch oil in a suitable container. ° Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate° . Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris frorr entering carburetor Remove oil fill dipstick° Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil., Remove drain plug. . Ctean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface,, tfver') dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. .
Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, precleaner, covel and secure with knob(s), 17