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9. Place a drain pan below the oil dipstick/fill hole and
remove the drain plug (Fig. 15).
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Figure 15
1.
Oil drain plug
2.
Oil dipstick/fill hole
10. When the oil has drained completely, install the oil
drain plug.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center.
11. Slowly pour about 80% of the specified amount of oil
into the fill hole (Fig. 13). Check the oil level; refer to
steps 4 and 5 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 them
from corroding.
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.
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Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the tractor.
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. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
7. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
battery post (Fig. 16).
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Figure 16
1.
Negative cable (black)
2.
Rubber cover
3.
Positive cable (red)
4.
Battery box
5.
Bolt and wing nut
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
tractor 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.
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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
(Fig. 16).
10. Remove the battery box and battery from the chassis
(Fig. 16).
