Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bnght, Coat terminals with grease or petroleum je y. Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this menu- al). 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 The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper coolinq. Do no[attempt to clean fan or transmis- sion while engine is running or while the transmission ts hot.
* Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean. ° Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip- pings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use com- pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins. TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or. SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating tem- perature.
sac wscom_ GP._ES TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL 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. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 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. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see =PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.
Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Ke'ep oil at =FULL" line on dipstick. Oil Drain _)----_ _..._..// /_ Air Screen Plug_ _ o_ Oil Fill Cap/Dips_ck f __. CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from over- heating. Clean with a wire brush or com- pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
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, replace pre- cleaner. +tO. tO" 20. TEMPERATURE R/tiC E ANTICJPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starling in cold weather, these multi-viscosity o=lswill 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 od after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one ehar. eck the crankcase oil level before start- ing the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip- stick securely each time you check the oil level. Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s). TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate. Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debr s from entering carburetor. Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dMrty or damaged, 20 replace cartridge.