7- SERVICE
ENGINE
Your Crawler comes with a complete Engine
Service Manual. It provides troubleshooting tips
along with complete rebuilding procedures. If
further help is needed, contact your local Engine
dealer. Consult the engine service guide provided
with your tractor to locate the service center
nearest you.
NOTE
: Should service instructions within this
manual conflict with the engine manufacturers
service manual then default to the engine
manufacturer’s manual.
STARTER
IMPORTANT
: Do not hold key in start position
longer than 10 seconds at a time. If the Engine
does not start within 10 seconds, wait 60 seconds
before pushing starter button again. After a false
start,
do not
turn key to start position until Engine
has stopped turning.
If the starter will not operate or operates
sluggishly, check for the following:
1) Run down battery.
2) Dirty, loose, or corroded cables and wires.
3) Engine oil viscosity too heavy.
BATTERY
Your Crawler has a 12 volt, negative-grounded
system with one battery.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
: Sulfuric acid in batteries is a
poison and could cause severe burns.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes. When
you work around batteries, protect eyes and face
from battery fluid and explosion.
Antidotes for Sulfuric Acid:
EXTERNAL
1. Flush skin well with water.
2. Flush eyes for 15 minutes.
3. Get medical attention immediately.
INTERNAL
1. Drink a large amount of water or milk.
2. Then drink milk of magnesia, beaten
eggs, or vegetable oil.
3. Get medical attention immediately.
CAUTION
: Keep flames and sparks away
from batteries.
Do not use booster cables or adjust post
connections unless you know the correct
procedure.
When you charge a battery or use a battery in
a closed space, be sure there is enough
ventilation.
Keep batteries where children cannot reach
them.
Keep vent caps tight and level.
COLD WEATHER BATTERY SERVICE
During cold weather, keep electrolyte in
battery at correct level. Keep battery fully
charged.
BATTERY STORAGE
If Crawler will be stored for more than 30 days,
remove battery. Keep it fully charged.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
1) Remove corrosion from terminals with a stiff
brush.
2) Clean battery with a baking soda solution
(1/4 pound in a quart of water).
3) Flush battery and compartment with clear
water.
4) Check electrolyte level. Fill each cell to
bottom of filler neck with distilled water or
clean, soft water (not hard water).
5) Put petroleum jelly on terminals. Maintain
Protective Cover on “positive” (+) terminal of
battery.
