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Changing the Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter every 100 hours or every other oil
change.
Note: Change the oil filter more frequently when operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing and
Draining the Oil, page 20.
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter
(Fig. 16) gasket surface.
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the
replacement filter (Fig. 16).
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Figure 16
1. Oil filter
2. Gasket
4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter.
Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket
contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an
additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn (Fig. 16).
5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
amount of oil into the fill hole (Fig. 15). Check the oil
level; refer to Checking the Oil Level, page 20, steps 4
and 5.
Servicing the Battery
Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
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3. Adapter
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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 four parts water and one part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent
corrosion.
Voltage: 12 v, 155 Cold Cranking Amps
Removing the Battery
Warning
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.
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.
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key.
2. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
3. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
battery post (Fig. 17).
Warning
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.
Always connect the positive (red) battery cable
before connecting the negative (black) cable.
4. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable.
Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery post
(Fig. 17).
5. Remove the battery box and battery from the chassis
(Fig. 17).
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