Set-Up Instructions
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Check Tire Pressure
Check front and rear tires for proper inflation. Refer
to the Operator’s Manual, Maintenance Section under
Tire Pressure for recommended inflation pressure.
Activate the Battery
Bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be
purchased from a local battery supply outlet.
1.
Remove the battery and battery box from the
tractor: refer to Operator’s Manual, Removing
the Battery.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage the
long vent tube when removing the battery
box.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid
which is a deadly poison and it causes
severe burns.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
If you carelessly drink electrolyte you could
die or if it gets onto your skin you will be
burned.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety
glasses to shield your eyes and rubber
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.
2.
Unscrew six filler caps from the battery. Slowly
pour electrolyte into each cell until the level is
up to the “UPPER” line on the battery case
(Fig. 1).
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2
3
Figure 1
1.
Filler caps
2.
Electrolyte
3.
Upper line
3.
Leave the filler caps off and connect a 3 to 4
amp battery charger to the battery posts (Fig. 2).
Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less
for 4 hours (12 volts).
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1
2
3
Figure 2
1.
Positive post
2.
Negative post
3.
Charger red (+) wire
4.
Charger black (–) wire
