Weed Eater 96024000100 - Manual (Page 18)

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BATTERY
Your riding mower has a battery charging
system which is sufficient for normal use.
• Keep battery and connectors clean.
• Only recharge battery with charger
approved for a 12V 2.8 amp. hour battery.
• Charging with any other charger or an
automotive style charger can cause per-
manent damage to the battery.
• Charge battery for 24 hours for a full
charge.
NOTE: The original equipment battery on
your riding mower is maintenance free. Do
not attempt to open or remove caps or cov-
ers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte
is not necessary.
WARNING: Do not jump start battery.
Permanent damage to the battery or personal
injury may occur.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and
chaff which can restrict cooling.
V-BELT
Check V-belt for deterioration and wear after
100 hours of operation and replace if neces-
sary. The belt is not adjustable. Replace belt
if it begins to slip from wear.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather,
the oils will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F. Check your engine
oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the
riding mower is not used for 25 hours in
one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting
the engine and after each eight (8) hours
of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick
securely each time you check the oil level.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SG-SL. Select the
oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classification SG-SL.
• Be sure riding mower is on level sur-
face.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Oil can be pumped from the engine with
a mechanical or electric siphon pump.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine when
changing oil.
2. Insert end of pump into oil reservoir.
3. Pump oil from reservoir.
Oil Fill
Oil Cap
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
-20 0 30 40 80 100
-30 -20 0 20 30 40
F
C
32
-10 10
60
5W-30
SAE 30
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BLADE REMOVAL
1. Raise mower to highest position to allow
access to blade.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
2. Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
clockwise.
3. Install new blade with stamped "THIS
SIDE UP" facing deck and mandrel
assembly.
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,
center hole in blade must align with star
on mandrel assembly.
4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely
(45-55 Ft. Lbs.).
IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat
treated.
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Blade
Center Hole
Star
Mandrel
Assembly
Blade Bolt
(Special)