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Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles
once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well
with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them.
Front Axles
Each end of the tractor’s front pivot bar is equipped with
a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every
25 hours of tractor operation.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, brake
pedal and lift linkage at least once a season with light
oil.
Steering Shaft and Gear
Lubricate teeth of steering gears with automotive multi-
purpose grease after every 25 hours of operation or
once a season. See Figure 14.
Figure 14
SECTION 8: SERVICE
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against the engine before
performing any adjustments, repairs or
maintenance.
Battery
WARNING:
Batteries give off an explosive
gas while charging. Charge battery in a well
ventilated area and keep away from an open
flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliances
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid
levels cannot be checked.
•
Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean
and free of corrosive build-up.
•
After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a
light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both
terminals
•
Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the
positive terminal to prevent shorting.
IMPORTANT:
If removing the battery for any reason,
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s
terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
When re-installing the battery, always connect the
POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are
connected to the correct terminals; reversing them
could change the polarity and cause damage to your
engine’s alternating system.
Charging
If the tractor has not been put into use for an extended
period of time, charge the battery with an automotive-
type 12-volt charger for a minimum of
one hour at six
amps
.
Jump Starting
IMPORTANT:
Never jump start your tractor’s dead
battery with the battery of a running vehicle.
•
Connect end of one jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the good battery, then the other end to
the positive terminal of the dead battery.
•
Connect the other jumper cable to the negative
terminal of the good battery, then to the
frame of
the unit with the dead battery
.
WARNING:
Failure to use this procedure
could cause sparking, and the gas in either
battery could explode.
Cleaning
Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and
washing with a baking soda and water solution. If
necessary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire
brush to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed
wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent
corrosion.
Battery Failures
Some common causes for battery failure are:
• incorrect initial activation
• undercharging
• overcharging
• corroded connections
• freezing
These failures are NOT covered by your tractor’s
warranty.
Steering Shaft and Gear
