NOTE:The originalequipmentbatteryon yourtractoris maintenancefree. Donot attemptto openor removecapsor covers.Addingor checkinglevelof electrolyteis not necessary. TOCLEANBATTERYANDTERMINALS Corrosionand dirt onthe batteryand terminalscancausethe batteryto "leak" power. : Removeterminalguard. DisconnectBLACKbatterycablefirst thenRED batterycable 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 petro- leum jelly. _c ._ TEk_JE RA_dPJЈ RN, IG_E _mCI_ATIE D B_0_ E N_I_T Q4 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 engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year it the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before Reinstall b.attery (See =REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual). V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear 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 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 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. The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis- sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot.
To prevent possible damage to seals, do 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 a=r 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/department. ENGINE 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 dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see =PRODUCT 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. Keep oil at =FULL" line on dipstick. Oil Drain Plug LUBRICATION OIL 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 temperature.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from 2O