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Installing the Battery
1. Install the battery into the tractor (Fig. 37).
2. Secure battery with hold down strap (Fig. 36).
3. Using the bolt and nut, connect the positive (red cover)
cable to the positive (+) battery post (Fig. 36). Slide
the rubber cover over the battery post.
4. Using the bolt and nut, connect the negative (black)
cable to the negative (–) battery post (Fig. 36).
5. Install side panels by sliding tabs into steering tower
and inserting pin into flange of footrest. Secure with
screws (Fig. 37).
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Figure 37
1.
Battery
2.
Side panel tabs
3.
Screw
4.
Pin
Checking Electrolyte Level
1. With the engine off, open the hood to locate the
battery.
2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must be
up to the upper line (Fig. 38). Do not allow the
electrolyte to get below the lower line (Fig. 38).
3. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery,
page 30.
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Figure 38
1.
Filler caps
2.
Upper line
3.
Lower line
Danger
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is
a deadly poison and causes severe burns.
•
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and robber gloves to protect
your hands.
•
Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
•
Follow all instructions and comply with all
safety messages on the electrolyte container.
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just
before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix
thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Remove the battery from the tractor.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
Note: Never fill the battery with distilled water while the
battery installed in the tractor. Electrolyte could be spilled
on other parts and cause corrosion.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 38).
4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until
the level is up to the upper line (Fig. 38) on the
battery case.
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 distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte
level is up to the upper line (Fig. 38) on the battery
case.
