15. SERVICE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SA221/324/424 Operation Manual
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Inspect the Battery
1. The battery that comes with the new tractor is a
maintenance free design.
2. Avoid adding electrolyte.
3. Avoid recharging the battery.
4. Measure the voltage on the battery across the
positive (+) and negative (–) posts while the
engine is shut off.
5. If the reading is 11V or lower, replace the battery
with a new one.
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Remove and Install the Battery
(A) Negative (–) cable
(B) Negative (–) terminal
(C) Positive (+) terminal red cover
(D) Positive (+) cable
(E) Threaded rods
(F) Bracket
1. Remove the Battery
1. Park the tractor safely and securely.
• For details, see "7. Safe Practices for Parking the
2. Shut off the engine.
3. Chock all the tires safely and securely.
4. Allow the engine to cool down for several
minutes.
5. Raise the hood.
6. Disconnect the negative (–) battery terminal.
7. Remove the nuts, washer faced nuts, the
threaded rods and the bracket.
8. Pull out the battery slightly to access the
disconnection of the positive (+) terminal.
9. Pull up the positive (+) terminal red cover.
10.Disconnect the positive (+) battery terminal.
11.Remove the battery.
2. Install the Battery
1. Install the battery onto the tractor.
2. Connect the positive (+) battery terminal.
3. Push down the positive (+) terminal red cover.
• Make sure that the positive (+) battery terminal is
covered completely.
4. Check that the battery is properly seated against
the backstop.
5. Position the threaded rods and the bracket on
each side of the battery.
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Always observe environment protection laws.
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Dispose of (possibly) hazardous materials in
accordance with the guidelines of the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
other relevant governmental bodies.
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The hazardous materials in the tractor include:
• engine oil
• diesel fuel
• transmission hydraulic oil
• battery
• coolant
• front axle gear oil
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Exercise good judgment in deciding what is and
what is not hazardous.
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Dispose hazardous materials only in waste
disposal facilities designated by local authorities.
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Never dispose the hazardous wastes in
inappropriate locations, e.g., sewer, ground,
groundwater, waterways.
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Failure to follow these instructions can adversely
impact the environment and can be unlawful.
NOTICE
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(A)
(B)
(E)
(D)
(C)
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