PERIODIC SERVICE OF THE TRACTOR
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Battery Charging
To avoid personal injury:
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When the battery is being activated, hydrogen
and oxygen gases in the battery are extremely
explosive. Keep open sparks and flames away
from the battery at all times, especially when
charging the battery.
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When charging the battery, ensure the vent
caps are securely in place. (if equipped)
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When disconnecting the cable from the battery,
start with the negative terminal first.
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When connecting the cable to the battery, start
with the positive terminal first.
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Never check battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts.
Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.
(For accessible maintainable type batteries
with removable vent caps.)
1. Make sure each electrolyte level is to the bottom of
vent wells, if necessary add distilled water in a well-
ventilated area.
2. The water in the electrolyte evaporates during
recharging. Liquid shortage damages the battery.
Excessive liquid spills over and damages the tractor
body.
3. To slow charge the battery, connect the battery
positive terminal to the charger positive terminal and
the negative to the negative, then recharge in the
normal manner.
4. A boost charge is only for emergencies. It will partially
charge the battery at a high rate and in a short time.
When using a boost-charged battery, it is necessary to
recharge the battery as early as possible.
Failure to do this will shorten the battery's service life.
5. When the specific gravity of electrolyte is between
1.27 and 1.29, the charging is completed.
6. When exchanging an old battery for a new one, use
battery of equal specification shown in
TABLE 1.
[TABLE 1]
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Direction for Storage
1. When storing the tractor for a long period, remove the
battery from tractor, adjust the electrolyte to the proper
level and store in a dry place out of direct sunlight.
2. The battery self-discharges while it is stored.
Recharge it once every 3 months in hot seasons and
once every 6 months in cold seasons.
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Cleaning Spark Arrester
To avoid personal injury:
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After operating the engine, do not touch the
muffler, exhaust pipe, or spark arrester until
they have had sufficient time to cool.
This screen type spark arrester was examined, tested,
and qualified in accordance with the USDA Forest Service
Standard 5100-1c, "Spark Arresters for Internal
Combustion Engines" for the B26.
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Maintenance
The screen type spark arrester should be removed,
cleaned, and inspected after every 100 hours of use.
1. The spark arrester is located inside the end of the
exhaust pipe, and is fastened with one screw.
2. Unfasten the screw and remove the spark arrester.
3. Shake loosened particles out of the screen assembly
and lightly clean the screen with a wire brush. Soak in
solvent and again clean with wire brush if necessary.
4. If any breaks in the screen or weldments are
discovered, the assembly must be replaced.
5. Return the spark arrester to the exhaust outlet, align
the screw holes and refasten the screw.
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USDA approval requires clearance between spark
arrester sleeve and exhaust pipe to be no larger than
0.584 mm (0.023 in.).
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Installation
1. Insert provided spark arrester and align its screw
mount hole with a pre-drilled hole (O.D. 1/8") in the
muffler tail pipe. If there is no mounting hole, drill a 1/8"
hole 0.6" from the end of muffler tail pipe.
2. Fasten the spark arrester with provided tapping screw
(N 8 - 1/4" Long) firmly.
3. Check if the fit is correct by wiggling the spark arrester.
(A) Upper level
(B) Lower level
Battery
Type
Volts
(V)
Capacity
at
5H.R
Reserve
at
(min)
Cold
Cranking
Amps
Normal
Charging
Rate(A)
55B24L
(S)-MF
12
36
79
433
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