Normal Care
TRANSAXLE HYDRO MODELS
The hydro transaxle is a sealed unit. The transaxle is
filled with oil and does not require any further lubrication
unless a service overhaul is performed
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Checking the Battery Fluid
1. Raise the seat by tilting it forward to gain access to
the battery.
A
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid
spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks
awav from the batterv.
2. Remove
filler cap (C, figure 13). Fluid must be
even with split ring full mark. If not, add distilled water.
3. Reinstall filler cap.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
Figure 13. Battery
A. Positive Battery Terminal
C. Battery Cap
B. Negative Battery Terminal
D. Battery Clamp
2. Remove the
clamp (D, figure
then
remove the battey.
3. Scrub the battey, cables and battery compartment
with
baking soda
and water.
4. Clean the battery terminals and cable clamps with a
wire brush and battery post terminal cleaner.
5. Reinstall battery and clamp.
6. Connect cables, positive cable first. Position positive
cable over seat switch harness to
harness
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (B, figure 13).
from becoming pinched in seat
7. Coat cable clamps and terminals with grease or
petroleum jelly.
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