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General Battery Information
WARNING
• Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
• Battery acid must be handled with
great care, as contact with it can
burn and blister the skin. It is
advisable to wear protective clothing
(goggles, rubber gloves and apron)
when working with acid.
• Should battery acid accidentally
splatter into the eyes or onto the
skin, rinse the affected area
immediately with clean cold water. If
there is any further discomfort, seek
prompt medical attention.
• If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it
with clean water, then neutralize
with a solution of ammonia/water or
baking soda/water.
• Since battery acid is corrosive, do not
pour it into any sink or drain. Before
discarding an empty electrolyte con-
tainer, rinse it thoroughly with a
neutralizing solution.
• NEVER connect (or disconnect)
battery charger clips to the battery
while the charger is turned on, as it
can cause sparks.
• Keep all sources of ignition
(cigarettes, matches, lighters) away
from the battery. The hydrogen gas
generated during charging can be
combustible.
• As a further precaution, only charge
the battery in a well ventilated area.
• Always shield eyes and protect skin
and clothing when working near
batteries.
WARNING: Batteries contain
sulfuric acid and may emit
explosive gases. Use extreme
caution when handling batter-
ies. Keep batteries out of the
reach of children.
Battery Removal
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals and related
accessories contain lead
and lead compounds. Wash
hands after handling.
The battery is located under the dash
panel. The top of the battery can be
accessed by lifting the hood, removing
the upper bulkhead and reaching
between the bulkhead and the dash
panel. There is a rubber strap holding
the battery in place.
To remove the battery:
• Pull the upper end of the rubber
battery strap rearward to unhook it
from the tab on the pedestal.
• Loosen the negative battery cable
clamp and disconnect the negative
lead from the battery first; then
disconnect the positive lead from
the battery.
• Remove the left and right side
panels. See Accessing Engine
Compartment on page 21
• Remove the dash panel screen by
loosening the wing nuts securing
the screen tabs to both side of the
lower bulkhead and then sliding the
screen rearward from the dash
panel. See Figure 20.
Figure 20
• Carefully slide the battery out from
the left side of the tractor between
the frame pedestal and the dash
supports. See Figure 21.
Slide
Dash Panel
Screen
Wing Nuts