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SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Engine maintenance procedures and schedules can
be found in the engine manual. Follow those instruc-
tions for performing engine maintenance.
Using the Engine Oil Drain Valve
•
Run the engine for a short time to warm the
engine oil. The oil will flow more freely and carry
away more impurities Use care to avoid burns
from hot oil.
•
Locate the oil drain hose on the RIGHT side of
the engine. Refer to Figure 21.
•
Route the free end of the oil drain hose toward an
appropriate oil collection container with at least a
2.5 quart capacity, to collect the used oil.
Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill
tube.
•
While holding the free end of the oil drain hose
over the oil collection container, unscrew the
square head hose plug from the end of the hose.
See Figure 21. Drain the engine oil into the
collection container.
•
After draining the oil, wipe any residual oil from
the oil drain hose. Thread the square head plug
into the drain hose fitting and fully tighten the
plug.
•
Replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with
new oil as instructed in the separate engine
manual.
Protective
Cap
Oil Drain
Hose
Figure 21
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE
The zero turn tractor is equipped with dual integrated
hydrostatic pumps, motors, and transaxles that are
sealed and do not require regular maintenance. All
service work on the hydrostatic transmissions should
be performed by your dealer.
Turn and
Pull Out
Oil Drain
Valve
22
GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION
WARING
•
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
•
Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the
eyes or onto the skin, rinse the affected area
immediately with clean cold water. If there is any
further discomfort, seek prompt medical attention.
•
If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with clean
water, then neutralize with a solution of ammonia/
water or baking soda/water.
•
NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger
clips to the battery while the charger is turned on,
as it can cause sparks.
•
Keep all sources of ignition (cigarettes, matches,
lighters) away from the battery. The hydrogen
gas
generated
combustible.
•
As a further precaution, only charge the battery in
a well ventilated area.
•
Always shield eyes and protect skin and clothing
when working near batteries.
WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric
acid and may emit explosive gases. Use
extreme caution when handling batter-
ies. Keep batteries out of the reach of
children.
BATTERY REMOVAL
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
The battery is located on the right/rear of the tractor
beneath the seat box frame.
To remove the battery:
•
Remove the two hex tapping screws from the bat-
tery holddown bracket and remove the bracket.
Use care to avoid losing the trim strip from the
bottom of the bracket.
•
Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut secur-
ing the black negative battery lead to the negative
battery post (marked NEG). Move the cable away
from the negative battery post.
•
Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut secur-
ing the red positive battery lead to the positive
battery post (marked POS).
during
charging
can
be
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