4.
Position the red rubber boot over the positive battery terminal to help
protect it from corrosion.
NOTE:
If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top/side of battery,
charge the battery as instructed in the Maintenance section of this Operator’s
Manual prior to operating the tractor.
Figure 14
Gas & Oil
NOTE:
The engine is shipped without gasoline and with motor oil in the engine.
However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill.
Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void
the engine warranty.
WARNING
Always keep hands and feet clear of equipment moving parts. Do not use a
pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.
Oil Recommendations
Before starting engine, check oil level, capacity is 1700 ml/57.5 fl. oz. Refer to
viscosity chart in Figure 3-1 for oil recommendations. Do not over-fill. Use a
4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified
to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for service
classification of a minimum level SJ (higher letter ratings are acceptable such as SL
and SM grades). Motor oil will display this designation on the container.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all temperature use. If single viscosity oil
is used, select the appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your area
from the chart below.
CAUTION
Do not use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. It could shorten the
engine’s service life.
NOTE:
A 5w30 synthetic oil may be used to improve start ability for cold weather
(temperatures below 40 F).
-30º -20º -10º
0º
0º 15º 30º
50º
70º
85º 105º
10º
20º
30º
40º
-20º
(ºC)
(ºF)
5W-30
30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
Checking The Oil Level
NOTE:
Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with the engine stopped.
1.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean.
2.
Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck. Turn the dipstick 1/4 turn into the
locked position to fully seat. See Figure 15.
3.
Remove dipstick to check the oil level.
4.
If the level is low, slowly add oil until the reading is at the upper level on the
dipstick. See Figure 15 inset.
5.
Reinsert the dipstick and turn to locked position before starting the engine.
Upper
Level
Oil Fill
Cap/Dipstick
Figure 15
NOTE:
Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause smoking, hard starting,
spark plug fouling, or oil saturation of air cleaner.
Fuel Requirements
CAUTION
Operating the engine with E85 fuel, an oil/gasoline mixture, dirty gasoline,
or
gasoline over 30 days old
without fuel stabilizing additive may result
in damage to your engine’s carburetor. Subsequent damage would
not
be
covered under the Craftsman warranty.
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