MTD 142-760 - Specifications

BATTERY CARE
FIGURE 28. TIE ROD END
LIFT LEVER LOCKOUT
The lift lever, located on the right hand side of the tractor,
is used to raise and lower the attachments. A lockout lever
Is provided to keep the rachet from engaging. The lockout
Is used on the snow blade and snow thrower so it is free
floating and the lockout MUST be used when the electric lift
kit is installed. See Figure 29.
FIGURE 29. LOCKOUT LEVER
BATTERY FAILURE—Many times new batteries are returned
for charging within a few days or a week after sale. Before
returning the battery to the dealer who sold you the
tractor, make these following checks:
1. Was the battery fully charged when installed? The dry-
pack battery should have been placed on a charger
and the specific gravity of the battery should read
T.265 to 1.275 before it was installed in the tractor.
2. Were the battery terminals clean, greased and properly
tightened when the battery was installed?
3. Batteries are usually Involved in ANY starting failure,
however, insufficient hours of driving, worn cables,
trouble in the electrical system, corroded connections,
slipping drive belt can cause a battery to become
discharged without the battery being at fault.
SERVICING YOUR BATTERY
It Is alright to use drinking water in your battery, excluding
mineral water.
Adding water to a battery cell will lower the specific
gravity of the electrolyte. Water should not be added
unless the tractor Is going to be run immediately during
freezing weather.
Maintain electrolyte level in the battery to the level
indicated on the top of the battery.
Keep the terminals clean and coated with grease.
BATTERY STORAGE
If your tractor is to be stored during an off-season, the
battery should be removed from the tractor, placed In a
charger until the specific gravity reads 1.265 to 1.275 and
stored at approximately 72° F. Batteries should not be
placed directly on cement as this will drain the battery.
Recharge to bring the specific gravity to normal before
placing it In the tractor after storage.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Your battery is a standard automotive type battery and
replacements can be purchased locally through your local
dealer under part number 725-130.
SPECIFICATIONS
45 Amp. Hours at 20 hours.
9 plates per cell.
Splash Proof Vents
Round automotive type terminals.
Size: 9 x 6-3/4 x 7-1/2 inches.
I NOTE ^
Size may vary slightly between different makes
of batteries. Be sure it will fit In the tractor
battery case.
TIE-ROD END
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