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9. Insert the draining tube onto the oil drain valve
(Fig. 18).
1
2
3
Figure 18
1.
Oil drain valve
2.
Oil dipstick/fill tube
3.
Draining tube
10. Place a pan below the draining tube.
11. Open the oil drain valve (Fig. 18).
12. When the oil has drained completely, remove the
draining tube and close the oil drain valve.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center.
13. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
amount of oil into the filler tube (Fig. 17). Check the oil
level; refer to steps 4 and 5 of Checking the Oil Level
on page 22.
Servicing the Battery
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a
paper towel to clean the battery and battery box. If the
battery terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution
of 4 parts water and 1 part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent
corrosion.
Battery voltage and amperage: 12 volts, 155 cold-cranking
amps
Removing the Battery
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine components, causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
•
When removing or installing the battery, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the machine.
•
Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
Warning
1. Disengage the blade (PTO).
2. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Remove the engine cover.
7. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
battery post.
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
machine and cables, causing sparks. Sparks can
cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in
personal injury.
•
Always disconnect the negative (black) battery
cable before disconnecting the positive (red)
cable.
•
Always connect the positive (red) battery cable
before connecting the negative (black) cable.
Warning
8. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable.
9. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post.
10. Remove the battery from the battery box.
