Battery
& CA U T I O N &
When servicing battery or any other part of
electrical system, or if battery must be removed
for
any reason, always disconnect negative
(ground) cable F I RST and reconnect it LAST to
avoid possibility of electrical shorts.
This paragraph does not pertain to a "Maintenance
Free Battery." Maintain electrolyte level above plates
in each cell by adding distilled water as necessary.
Best time to add water is iust prior to operating tractor
so water will mix with solution. Do not overfill battery.
EI�ctrolyte solution is corrosive and overfilling can
cause damage to surrounding metal parts. Battery
should be maintained at 1 .265 specific gravity charge.
When battery has been out of tractor for servicing,
take care to c�:mnect cables to battery exqctly as they
were before removel.
Electrolyte level on 200·Series tractors can be
inspected if a mirror and light are used. To add
water, disconnect battery ground cable and re ..
move battery hold down. Battery can then be
slid out enough to permit adding water.
For longest service life, battery should be kept clean
by wiping it off with a paper towel. Any corrosion
around battery terminals should be removed by apply
ing a solution of one part baking soda to four parts
water. A light coating of grease may be applied to all
exposed terminal surfaces to prevent corrosion.
At temperatures below 32 °F (0 ° C), full charge
state must be maintained to prevent cell elec ..
trolyte from freezing and causing permanent
baHery damage.
Light Bulb Replacement
Headlight and tail light bulbs (on models so
equipped) are replaced as described below. Care
should be taken when handling bulbs, particularly if
they are broken.
Either sealed beam headlamp unit is replaced by
first disconnecting both terminal wires. Note way
head lamp is installed, then carefully remove bolt and
retainer to release head lamp.
To replace a tail light bulb, pry lens off with a
screwdriver. A slot is located at each end of lens for
this purpose. If bulb has a metal socket, push bulb
down and turn counterclockwise to remove it. If bulb
has a plastic socket, simply pull bulb straight out.
Tail light bulbs are automotive # 1 895 (metal base)
or # 1 94 (all g lass).
To replace i ndicator light bulb, remove circuit
board from dash panel and pull bulb off circuit
board. Push new bulb on circuit board and reinstall
circuit board on dash panel.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oil Quality
417·A MODEL:
Hydrostatic transmission requires 1 0W�30 or l OW
�40 premium quality motor oil.
3 12·A MODEL:
Hydrostatic transmission requires a straight SAE 20
weight premium quality motor oil API Service Clas�
sification SC, SO, SE or SF. Transaxle requires 1 0W-30
or 1 0W·40 premium quality motor oil.
Oil Level
417·A Model Automatic Transmission Dipstick
417·A MODEL:
Lubricant level should be checked before each use.
Dipsitck is located in a fjller tube coming up from
transmission. Dipstick is marked for COLD oil. Remove
dipstick and wipe- clean with a clean lint free rag.
Replace dipstick and remove again. Oil level should
be maintained between /IF" and ilL" levels on dipstick.
Never operate tractor with oil BELOW or ABOVE marks
on dipstick. Add oil as necessary. Replace dipstick
making sure it is fully seated in filler tube.
Use care to prevent dirt, clippings or other
foreign material from entering transmission dur ..
ing oil level checks, oil fillings, or oil changes.
CHECK O i l
SAFE
RA NG E
DO NOT
E X C E E D
FULL
MARK
417·A Model - Correct Transmission Oil Level
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