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4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until
the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (Fig. 24) 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 5 to 10 minutes after filling the battery cells. Add
distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte level is
up to the Upper line (Fig. 24) on the battery case.
6. Install the battery vent caps.
Charging the Battery
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
Warning
Important
Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to
prevent battery damage when the temperature is below
32
°
F (0
°
C).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing
the Battery on page 24.
2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking the
Electrolyte Level on page 25.
3. Make sure that the vent caps are installed in the battery.
Charge the battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 amps or
6 hours at 4 to 6 amps. Do not overcharge the battery.
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 25).
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1
2
3
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Figure 25
1.
Positive Battery Post
2.
Negative Battery Post
3.
Red (+) Charger Lead
4.
Black (–) Charger Lead
5. Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery
cables; refer to Installing the Battery on page 25.
Important
Do not run the tractor with the battery
disconnected. Electrical damage may occur.
Draining the Fuel Tank
Danger
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
•
Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
•
Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
1. Park the tractor so that the left front side is slightly
lower than the right side to ensure that the fuel tank
drains completely.
2. Disengage the blades (PTO).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Open the hood.
7. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it
up the fuel line toward the fuel tank (Fig. 26).
1
3
2
Figure 26
1.
Hose clamp
2.
Fuel line
3.
Filter
8. Pull the fuel line off of the filter (Fig. 26) and allow the
gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan.
