Simplicity SunStar 1692521 - Changing Transmission Fluid & Filter.16; Battery Maintenance.16

Normal Care
CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID
& FILTER
Transmission fluid and filter should be changed only
when performing repair work or if fluid has become dis¬
colored from overheating or contamination. Perform fluid
change every 400 hours of operation if no other trans¬
mission service has been done.
Replace the transmission filter whenever changing trans¬
mission fluid. Make sure filter base and surrounding area
is absolutely clean before removing old filter.
1. Drain hydrostatic system by removing drain plug (B,
figure 19). Drain fluid into a suitable container.
2. Clean base and replace filter using an appropriate fil¬
ter wrench. Reinstall drain plug.
3. Add Type F transmission fluid. Capacity is 6 quarts
(5.7 L).
4. Run tractor for several minutes until transmission is
warm and check fluid level in tube (A, figure 19).
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Checking the Battery Fluid
1. Raise the hood.
2. Remove battery filler cap. Fluid must be even with split
ring full mark. If not, add distilled water.
3. Reinstall filler cap.
A WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid
spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks
away from the battery.
A WARNING
When removing or installing battery cables, dis¬
connect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect
it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive ter¬
minal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
Figure 20. Battery Compartment
A. Positive Battery Terminal C. Filler Caps
B. Negative Battery Terminal D. Transmission Fill
Tube
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (B, figure 22).
2. Remove the battery clamp, then remove the battery.
3. Scrub the battery, cables and battery compartment
with baking soda and water. 4. Clean the bat¬
tery terminals and cable clamps with a wire brush
and battery post terminal cleaner.
5. Reinstall battery and clamp.
6. Connect cables, positive cable first.
7. Coat cable clamps and terminals with grease or
petroleum jelly.
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