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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT
& REPAIR
4.5 BATTERY
4.5.1.
BATTERY REMOVAL
1.
Raise operator's seat.
2.
Remove the two adjusting knobs.
3.
Remove seat assembly and move forward. Use
care not to disconnect
wires from seat switch. See
Figure 4.41.
REMOVE
KNOBS AND MOVE
4.5.2.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1.
Slide battery into battery housing.
2.
Connect positive (+) cable first.
3.
Connect negative (-) cable last.
4.
Reinstall
seat
assembly.
Use
care
disconnect wires from seat switch.
5.
Reinstall the two adjusting knobs.
6.
Lower operator's seat.
not
to
WARNING
The electrolyte
(acid) produces
a highly
explosive
gas. Keep all sparks,
flame and fire away from area
when charging battery
or when handling
electrolyte
or battery.
Electrolyte
(acid) is a highly corrosive
liquid.
Wear
eye protection.
Wash
affected
areas
immediately
after having
eye or skin
contact with
electrolyte
(acid).
Battery
acid is corrosive.
Rinse
empty acid containers with water and mutilate before
discarding.
If acid is spilled
on battery, bench, or
clothing, etc., Flush with clear water and neutralize
with baking soda.
FIGURE 4.41
4.
Remove negative ( - ) cable first.
5.
Remove positive ( + ) cable last.
6.
Remove battery. See Figure 4.42.
WARNING
Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the
proper position
as shown
in Figure 4.42. DO NOT
attempt to charge battery while installed on tractor.
DO NOT use "BOOST" chargers on the battery.
POSITIVE
(+) CABLE LAST
REMOVE NEGATIVE (-)
CABLE FIRST
FIGURE 4.42
4,5,3.
BATTERY SERVICE
1.
Remove battery. See Section on Battery Removal.
2.
Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level
surface.
3.
Using distilled water, refill cells as required to
cover cell plates of which can also be visualized
through the plastic battery case.
4.
With cell caps removed, connect battery charger
to battery terminals.
Red to positive (+) terminal and
black to negative (-) terminal.
5.
Slow charge battery at 1 amp for 10 hours.
6.
If battery will not accept charge or is partially
charged after 10 hours of charging at 1 amp, replace
with new battery.
4,5,4,
BATTERY STORAGE
When out of season, it is recommended
the battery
be removed, charged and stored.
1.
Remove
battery.
(Refer to Section
"BATTERY
REMOVAL").
2.
Perform battery service.
3.
Bring battery to full charge, if required.
4.
Store battery in an area away from the RIDER on a
wood surface. DO NOT STORE BATTERY
ON A
CONCRETE SURFACE.
WARNING
machine.
DO NOT use "BOOST"
chargers on
battery. DO NOT OVERFILL!
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