Poulan 169087 - Manual (Page 16)

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NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is
maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove
caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is
not necessary.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
the battery to “leak” power.
Open battery box door.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat­
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire
brush until bright.
Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in
the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this
manual).
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours
of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not
adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooling.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil’s SAE viscos­
ity grade according to your expected operating tempera­
ture.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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Op -20° 0° 30“ 32“ 40“ 60“ 80“, 100“
°c .30" 20° -10° 0“ 10“ 20° 30“ 40“
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE; Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these rnulti-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to
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least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in
OI i K y y .
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.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 12 and 13)
Determine temperature range expected before oil
change. All oil must meet API service classification SF,
SG orSH,
•
Be sure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow
dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.
• Remove drain plug.
• After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely.
• Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manu­
al.
• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.
Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accu­
rate reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick.
FIG. 12
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