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4. Set the parking brake.
5. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
6. Remove the ignition key.
7. Open the hood.
8. Place a drain pan below the oil drain plug and remove it
(Fig. 15).
9. When the oil has drained completely, install the oil
drain plug.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center.
10. Change the oil filter, if necessary (Fig. 17).
11. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
amount of oil into the fill hole (Fig. 15). Check the oil
level; refer to steps 4 and 5 of Checking the Oil Level
on page 21.
Changing the Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter every 100 hours or every other oil
change.
Note: Change the oil filter more frequently when the
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing and
Draining the Oil on page 21.
2. Remove the old oil filter and wipe the filter adapter
(Fig. 17) gasket surface.
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the
new oil filter (Fig. 17).
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Figure 17
1.
Oil filter
2.
Gasket
3.
Filter adapter
4. Install the new oil filter to the filter adapter.
5. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket
contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the oil filter an
additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn (Fig. 17).
6. Slowly pour about 80% of the specified amount of oil
into the fill hole (Fig. 15). Check the oil level; refer to
steps 8 and 9 of Checking the Oil Level on page 21.
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 tractor components, causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode,
resulting in personal injury.
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When removing or installing the battery, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the tractor.
•
Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the tractor.
Warning
1. Disengage the blade (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.