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Regular Maintenance
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
Service Interval: Every 100 Hours
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (C, Figures 33 & 34).
2. Remove the battery clamp (B) and battery. On diesel
models the battery clamp is secured with bolts to
both frame rails (D, Figure 33).
3. Clean the battery compartment with a solution of bak-
ing soda and water.
4. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
wire brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.
5. Reinstall the battery in the battery compartment, and
secure with the battery clamp (B).
6. Reattach the battery cables, positive cable first (A).
7. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro-
leum jelly or non-conducting grease.
WARNING
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect
it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive
terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
Figure 33. Battery - Diesel Models
A. Positive Cable & Cover
B. Battery Clamp
C. Negative Cable
D. Battery Clamp Bolt (Both Sides)
A
C
D
B
Figure 34. Battery - Gas Models
A. Positive Cable & Cover
B. Battery Clamp
C. Negative Cable
A
C
B
Figure 32. Tire Pressure
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Service Interval: Every 25 Hours
Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and main-
tained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these
pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation”
stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures
shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and
extend tire life.
Size
Tread
PSI
bar
26 x 12-12
Turf
12-15
,83-1,03
18 x 8.5-8
Turf
20-22
1,38-1,52
26 x 12-12
Field
10-12
,69-,83
18 x 8.5-10
Field
20-22
1,38-1,52
Not
for
Reproduction
