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Keep all sources of ignition (cigarettes,
matches,
lighters)
away from the battery. The gas gener-
ated during charging can be combustible.
•
As a further precaution,
only charge the battery in
a well ventilated
area.
•
Always shield eyes and protect skin and clothing
when working near batteries.
WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid
and
may
emit explosive gases.
Use
extreme caution when handling batteries.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
BATTERY REMOVAL
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
The battery is located on the right!rear of the tractor
beneath the seat box frame. To remove the battery:
•
Remove the two hex tapping screws from the bat-
tery holddown bracket and remove the bracket.
Use care to avoid losing the trim strip from the
bottom of the bracket. See Figure 24.
Battery Holddown
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Bracket
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Figure 24
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Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut secur-
ing the black negative battery lead to the negative
battery post (marked NEG). Move the cable away
from the negative battery post.
•
Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut secur-
ing the red positive
battery
lead to the positive
battery post (marked POS).
•
Carefully
lift the battery out of the tractor.
Install the battery by repeating the above steps in the
reverse order.
WARNING: Always connect the positive
lead to the battery before connecting the
negative lead. This will prevent sparking
or possible injury from an electrical short
caused by contacting the tractor body with
tools being used to connect the cables.
CHARGING
THE BA'n'ERY
Test and, if necessary,
recharge
the battery after the
tractor has been stored for a period of time.
•
A voltmeter
or load tester should
read 12.6 volts
(DC) or higher across the battery terminals.
•
Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery charger
at a MAXIMUM
rate of 10 amps.
Voltmeter
State of
Charging
Reading
Charge
Time
12.7
100%
Full Charge
12.4
75%
90 Min.
12.2
50%
180 Min.
12.0
25%
280 Min.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
The battery is filled with battery acid and then sealed
at the factory.
However,
even a "maintenance
free"
battery
requires
some
maintenance
to ensure
its
proper life cycle.
•
Spray
the terminals
and exposed
wire with a
battery terminal
sealer, or coat the terminals
with
a thin coat of grease or petroleum
jelly, to protect
against corrosion.
•
Always
keep the battery
cables
and terminals
clean and free of corrosion.
•
Avoid
tipping.
Even a sealed
battery
will leak
electrolyte when tipped.
BATTERY STORAGE
°
When storing
the tractor for extended
periods,
disconnect
the negative
battery
cable,
it is not
necessary
to remove the battery.
•
All batteries
discharge
during storage.
Keep the
exterior of the battery clean, especially
the top. A
dirty battery wilt discharge more rapidly.
•
The battery must be stored with a full charge. A
discharged
battery
can
freeze
sooner
than
a
charged
battery. A fully charged battery will store
longer in cold temperatures
than hot.
•
Recharge the battery before returning to service.
Although the tractor may start, the engine charging
system may not fully recharge the battery.
SERVICING
ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
A fuse is installed to protect
the tractor's
electrical
system
from damage
caused
by excessive
amper-
age.
Always
use
the
same
capacity
fuse
for
replacement.
If the electrical
system does not func-
tion, check for a blown fuse. See Figure 25
T
GOOD
BAD
Figure 25
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