Battery Maintenance; Checking Drive System Fluid Level; Changing Drive System Fluid And Filters - Grasshopper 727T6 Operators Manual & Parts Lists

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Follow the procedure below for battery mainte-
nance.
• Clean battery.
• Inspect cables for loose connection.
• Clean terminals.
• Inspect battery tray and hold-down.
• Inspect battery case for cracks or leaks.
WARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
Batteries produce a highly explosive
hydrogen gas while being charged.
Always keep cigarettes, sparks, open
flame, and other sources of ignition
away from battery. Always shield
eyes and face from battery. In the
event of accident, flush with water and
call a physician immediately. Keep
batteries and acid out of the reach of
children.
CHECKING DRIVE SYSTEM FLUID
LEVEL
Check fluid level with the engine turned off. The
expansion tank is located on the right side under the
seat. To check the fluid level, place unit on level
surface and look through the side of the expansion
tank. The fluid level should be equal to the full mark
on the reservoir decal (Refer to Fig. 5). If fluid is
required, make certain that expansion tank plug and
the area around it is clean and free of any foreign
matter before adding fluid. Use Hydro-Max Fluid
(Grasshopper part number 345050 for 1 quart [.94
l] container).
CHANGING DRIVE SYSTEM FLUID
AND FILTER
(Refer to illustration page 31)
Change fluid and filter every 500 hours. To drain
fluid, remove drain plug from the bottom of tandem
hydro pump. Allow fluid to drain completely. Rein-
stall plug and tighten.
To replace filter (item 3), which is located in the bot-
tom of tandem hydro pump, make certain that the
area around filter is clean and free of any foreign
matter. Remove the filter and replace with a new fil-
ter (Grasshopper part number 130505).
To refill the system with fluid, make certain that the
area around the expansion tank adapter (item 70) is
clean and free of any foreign matter. Disconnect the
hose (item 64) from the adapter and remove
adapter from tandem hydro pump. Refill the pump
with Hydro-Max Fluid (Grasshopper part number
345050 for 1 quart [.94 l] container). Reinstall
adapter in pump and reconnect hose to adapter.
Refill expansion tank with Hydro-Max Fluid to the
proper level (Refer to Fig. 5). Run engine and
check that fluid level in expansion tank is at the
proper level.
Note: No air bleeding is necessary since the
system is self-bleeding.
Fig. 5
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