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4. Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell until the
level is up to the upper line on the battery case
(Fig. 2).
Important Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add electrolyte, if necessary, until the electrolyte level
is up to the upper line on the battery case (Fig. 2).
6. Reinstall battery filler caps.
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2
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Figure 2
1. Filler caps
2. Upper line
3. Lower line
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
Warning
7. Make sure the vent caps are installed in battery.
Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps
or 30 minutes at 4–6 amps.
8. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 3).
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2
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Figure 3
1. Positive Battery Post
2. Negative Battery Post
3. Red (+) Charger Lead
4. Black (–) Charger Lead
9. Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery
cables. Refer to the Installing the Battery on page 31.
Note: Do not run the tractor with the battery disconnected,
electrical damage may occur.
Installing the Drawbar Hitch
Pin
Insert the drawbar hitch pin into the drawbar hitch and
secure it with a flat washer (1/2 x 1 in.) and one hairpin
cotter (1-7/8 in.) (Fig. 4).
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3
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Figure 4
1. Drawbar Hitch Pin
2. Drawbar Hitch
3. Flat Washer, 1/2 x 1 in.
4. Hairpin Cotter, 1-7/8 in.
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