Univex 2348LS User Manual

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours 

of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not 

ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear.

The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean 

to assure proper cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine 

is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent pos-

 si ble damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or 

steam to clean transaxle.
• 

Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and 

clean.

•  Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other 

materials.  To prevent damage to seals, do not use 

compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean 

cooling fins.

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid main te -

nance is not required for the life of the transaxle.  Should 

the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your 

near est au tho rized ser vice center/department.

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.

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 

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Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient 

for normal use.  However, periodic charging of the battery 

with an automotive charger will extend its life.
•  Keep battery and terminals clean.
•  Keep battery bolts tight.
•  Keep small vent holes open.
•  Recharge at  6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
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.
•  Remove terminal guard.
•  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 

man u al).

Washout Port

Nozzle Adapter

Hose

IMPORTANT: Tug hose ensuring connection is secure.
5.  Turn the water on.
6.  While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, 

re-start the engine and place the throttle lever in the 

Fast "

" position. 

IMPORTANT: Recheck the area making certain the area 

is clear. 
7.  Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) to the ON 

position. Remain in the operator’s position with the 

cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned. 

8.  Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) to the OFF 

position. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to 

turn the tractor’s engine off. Turn the water off.

9.  Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to dis-

connect the adapter from the nozzle washout port. 

10.  Move the tractor to a dry area, preferably a concrete or 

paved area. Engage the mower deck PTO to remove 

excess water and to help dry before putting the tractor 

away. 

•  Replace broken or missing washout fit-

•  Plug any holes in mower with bolts and