Remington Power Tools 13A277SF583 Notice D'utilisation page 17

of the engine sediment which may have
settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use
care to avoid burns from hot oil.
2. Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil
drain port on the left side of the engine.
3. Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the
dipstick from the oil fill tube.
4. Snap the small end of oil drain sleeve onto
the oil sump. See Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6
5. Remove drain plug and drain oil into a
suitable container with a capacity of no less
than 64 oz.
6. Service oil filter (if equipped) as instructed in
the separate Engine Operator's Manual.
7. Perform the previous steps in the opposite
order after oil has finished draining.
8. Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the
Engine Operator's Manual for information
regarding the proper quantity and viscosity
of engine oil.
Lubrication
WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing,
or inspecting, always disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position,
set parking brake, stop engine and
remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in
the Engine Operator's Manual.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
parking brake and deck lift linkage at least once
a season with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the
axles once a season. Lubricate the axles and
the rims with an all-purpose grease before re-
installing them.
Front Axles (Hydrostatic only)
Each end of the tractor's front pivot bar may be
equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with
a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor
operation.
Headlights
Refer to the Parts/Warranty Supplement when
replacement of head lamp bulbs is necessary.
Replace headlight bulbs as follows:
1. Fully raise the hood of the tractor.
2. Unplug the wire harness leads from the
headlight socket terminals. Note which
wire connects to each terminal before
disconnecting.
3. Rotate the socket assembly approximately
a 1⁄4-turn to align the socket tab with the
reflector housing notch; then withdraw
the bulb and socket assembly from the
reflector housing. See Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7
4. Push the bulb inward and turn counter-
clockwise to remove from the socket.
5. Align a locking post of the bulb base with
the notch in the socket, then push the bulb
inward and turn clockwise to lock. See
Figure 4-7.
6. Align the socket tab with the notch of the
reflector housing; then push the socket
inward and turn as necessary to lock the
socket in the housing.
7. Connect the wire harness leads to the
appropriate socket terminals.
Cleaning the Engine & Deck
Engine
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should
be wiped off promptly. Do NOT allow debris to
accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine
or on any other part of the machine.
IMPORTANT: The use of a pressure washer
to clean your tractor is NOT recommended. It
may cause damage to electrical components,
spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine.
Battery
PROPOSITION 65
CALIFORNIA
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.
CAUTION: If removing the battery for
cleaning, disconnect the NEGATIVE
(Black) wire from it's terminal first,
followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
When re-installing the battery, always
connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its
terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE
(Black) wire.
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free.
Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can not
be added.
• Always keep the battery cables and
terminals clean and free of corrosive build-
up.
• After cleaning the battery and terminals,
apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or
grease to both terminals.
• Always keep the rubber boot positioned
over the positive terminal to prevent
shorting.
IMPORTANT: Be certain that the wires are
connected to the correct terminals; reversing
them could result in serious damage to your
engine's alternating system.
Battery Failures
Some common causes for battery failure are:
• Incorrect initial activation
• Overcharging
• Freezing
• Undercharging
• Corroded connections
NOTE: These failures are NOT covered by
your tractor's warranty.
Charging
WARNING! Batteries emit an explosive
gas while charging. Charge the battery
in a well ventilated area and keep away
from an open flame or pilot light as on a
water heater, space heater, furnace,
clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
CAUTION: When charging your tractor's
battery, use only a charger designed for
12V lead-acid batteries. Read your
battery charger's Owner's Manual prior
to charging your tractor's battery.
Always follow its instructions and heed
its warnings.
If your rider has not been put into use for an
extended period of time, charge the battery as
follows:
Set your battery charger to deliver a max of 10A.
If your battery charger is automatic, charge the
battery until the charger indicates that charging
is complete. If the charger is not automatic,
charge for a minimum of eight hours.
Jump Starting
WARNING! Never jump start a damaged
or frozen battery. Be certain the vehicles
do not touch, and ignitions are OFF. Do
not allow cable clamps to touch.
IMPORTANT: Never jump start your lawn tractor's
battery with the battery of a running vehicle.
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1. Connect positive ( ) cable to positive post
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( ) of your lawn tractor's discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the
+
(positive ) post of the jumper battery.
3. Connect the second cable (negative
the other post of the jumper battery.
4. Make the final connection on the engine
block of the tractor, away from the battery.
Attach to a unpainted part to ensure a good
connection.
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