CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
BATTERY SAEVISCOSITYGRADES
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-
cient for normal use. However, pedodic charging of the
battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
Keep battery bolts tight.
Keep small vent holes open.
• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.
NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is
maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or
covers. Adding Dr checking level of electrolyte is not
necessary.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery andterminals cancause the
battery to "leak" power.
• 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 petroleum jelly.
• Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BAI-FERY" in the
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section ofthis 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 ifthey begin to slip from wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The transmission fan and cooling fins should be keptclean
toassure proper cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan ortransmissionwhile engine is
runningorwhile thetransmission ishot.To prevent possible
damage to seals, do not use high pressure water orsteam
to clean transaxle.
• Inspect cooling fan to besure 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 airor high pressuresprayer tocleancooling
fins.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-
nance is not required forthe lifeof the transaxle. Should the
transaxle ever leakor require servicing, contactyour nearest
authorized service center/department.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use 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 30 32 40 60 80 100
_30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE
FIG. 14
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting incold 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 50 hours of operation or at least
once a year ifthe 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. 14 and 15)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ.
• Be sure tractor ison 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 yellow cap from end of drain valve and install
the drain tube onto the fitting.
OIL DRAIN VALVE
CLOSED
AND
POSITION
CAP
TUBE
18
FIG. 15
• Unleck drain valveby pushing inwardand turning coun-
terclockwise.
• To open, pull outon the drain valve.
• Afteroilhasdrainedcompletely,close and Iockthedrsin
valve bypushinginward and turningclockwise untilthe
pin isin the locked position as shown.
• Remove the drain tube and replacethe cap ontotothe
bottom fitting ofthe drain valve.
• 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.
