MAINTENANCE
When you charge the battery, do not smoke. I
Keep the battery away from any sparks. The I
fumes from the battery acid can cause an/
explosion. J
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
When starter operates properly and battery connections are
clean and tight but cranking difficulty is experienced, battery
may not be charged. Battery should be taken to an authorized
service station and tested.
if engine will not start right away under normal cranking speed,
continued cranking will run down the battery and may cause
damage to starter. Check ignitionand fuel systems and correct
any faults.
The battery should be kept clean. If the top has an accumula-
tion of dirt or grease, remove the battery from vehicle for clean-
ing. The battery should be cleaned with a mild solution of bak-
ing soda and water. Brush this on, keeping vent plugs tightly in
place to prevent any solution from entering the cells, Allow so-
lution to work for a few minutes, then rinse with clean water
and wipe battery dry. ff battery terminals are corroded, dean
with a wire brush and coat terminals with petroleum jelly, Be
sure to reinstall battery in the same position and properly
reconnect battery cables (red to positive, black to negative).
Proper care will lengthen battery life. When replacement
becomes necessary, use battery of same size and type for
continued trouble-free service (see Repair Parts section/
manual).
Always disconnect negative (black) cable first."_
I _ Removing positive cable first can result In|
I J V _, sparks if the wrench touches any metal aur-/
I _ face. Be sure battery hold-down bracket does I
L not touch battery terminals and cause a spark.J
BATTERY REMOVAL (FIG.3-MAINT)
1. Raise seat and disconnect negative (black) battery cable
and move away from terminal.
2. Pull away battery cable boot (if so equipped) from positive
(+) battery terminal. Disconnect positive (red) battery cable
from battery.
3. Remove plastic wing nut from battery hold-down rod.
4. Remove battery hold-down bracket and hold-down rod.
5. Lift battery out of tractor.
6. Reinstall battery (see Battery Installation paragraph).
NEGATIVE (-) BLACK
BATTERY CABLE
BATTERY HOLD-DOWN BRACKET
1/4 X 3/4 INCH HEX HEAD SCREW
BLOT
%
BATTERYBOOT _.-,_
(IF SO EQUIPPED) ;'"'_;_'"
POSITIVE (+) RED
BATTERY BATTERY CABLE
BATTERY
\
1/4 X 3/4 INCH HEX HEAD SCREW
PLASTIC WlNGNUT
(-) BATTERY TERMINAL
1/4 INCH
KEP_ NUTS
NEGATIVE (-) BLACK BATTERY
CABLE
BATTERY
HOLD-DOWN
;MALL HOLE
/LARGE HOLE
POSITIVE (+) RED BATTERY TERMINAL
BATTERY BOO*T
(IF SO EQUIPPED)
POSITIVE (+) RED BATTERY CABLE
CUT-AWAY VIEW FROM RIGHT-HAND SiDE OF TRACTOR
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