MTD 141-760 - Page 4

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place battery to be filled on bench or workbench. Never
activate battery in tractor. Remove vent plugs from all
cells.
2. Fill each cell carefully using battery grade 1.250-1.265
specific gravity Sulfuric Acid to 3/8” above the top of
the separators or to the split ring.
3. Allow battery to set for 20 minutes. Battery can then be
installed, however, to have maximum capacity the battery
should be placed on a charger after the 20 minutes set¬
ting period. Battery can be charged at maximum of 35
amperes until the specific gravity reading is 1.265-1.275.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Place the battery in the tractor with the negative terminal
towards the front of the tractor. Before sliding the battery
all the way in, attach the positive battery cable (red) to the
positive terminal and attach the negative battery cable
(black) to the negative terminal. Slide the battery into the
proper position and use the hold down rods and cross rod
with the washers and wing nuts to hold the battery In place.
Screw wing nuts finger tight. Overtightening can crack the
battery case, (see Fig. 2)
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE.
Use 10 to 12 pounds pressure for grass cutting. Use 15 to
20 pounds for field work.
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4. The battery should be checked with a hydrometer after
every 25 hours of operation. If the specific gravity is less
than 1.225 remove battery and recharge.
5. The battery should be kept clean. Any deposits of acid
should be neutralized with soda and water. Be careful
not to get this solution in the cells. Coat the terminals
with a thin coat of grease.
6. If the battery is not going to be used in the winter, re¬
move the battery and store in a cool, dry place. Do not
store directly on a concrete floor as this will drain the
battery. Recharge whenever the specific gravity Is less
than 1.225.
STARTING
725-130 BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
45 AMP.HRS.at20HRS.
PLATES PER CELL 9
ASSEMBLY LEFT HAND
WEIGHT WET 22 LBS.
WEIGHT DRY 17 LBS.
ELECTROLYTE 2 QUARTS SPLASH
PROOF VENTS TERMINALS
REGULAR AUTOMOTIVE TYPE -
ROUND - ONE LARGE AND
ONE SMALL
SIZE 9 X 6-3/4 X 7-1/2
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WARNING
SINCE BATTERY ACID IS CORROSIVE TO METALS, DO NOT POUR INTO ANY SINK OR DRAIN. RINSE
EMPTY ELECTROLYTE CONTAINERS AND MUTILATE BEFORE DISCARDING. IF ACID IS ACCIDENTALLY
SPILLED ON BATTERY DURING FILLING OR CHARGING, OR ON BENCH OR CLOTHING, ETC., FLUSH OFF
WITH CLEAR WATER AND NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA OR AMMONIA SOLUTION.
FILL FUEL TANK
Use clean, fresh “regular” grade gasoline. Fill tank com¬
pletely.
DO NOT FILL GASOLINE TANK WHILE ENGINE IS
RUNNING. Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot engine — this
may cause an explosion and serious injury.
DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
WINTER SUMMER
(Below 40° F.) (Above 40° F.)
Use SAE 5W-20 Use SAE 30
Any high quality detergent oil having the American Pe¬
troleum Institute classification ”For Service MS” can be
used in your Briggs & Stratton engine. Detergent oils keep
the engine cleaner and retard the formation of gum and
varnish deposits.
The above oil recommendations are the result of extensive
testing. No special additives should be used.
FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL
Remove the oil filler plug. Place the engine level. Fill the
crankcase to overflowing. POUR SLOWLY. CAPACITY 4
PINTS. Replace the filler plug.
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