BATrERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. 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°E Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Keep battery and terminals clean. Keep battery bolts tight. Keep small vent holes open. Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free.
Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation 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 oil fill cap/ dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. TO CLEAN BAI-FERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. Open battery box door. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery 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 petro- leum jelly. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BA-I-FERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this 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 dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. V-BELTS manual). 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. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate Keep oil at "FULL" line on reading. dipstick. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling.
ENGINE Oil Fill Cap/ LU BRICATION Dipstick 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. ( Oil Drain Plug CLEAN AIR SCREEN 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 19 stubborn dried gum fibers,