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Battery
Cover
Battery
Screwdriver
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Caps
Vent
Clear Plastic
Drain
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FIGURE 2.
FIGURE 3.
DANGER
Battery contains sulfuric acid. Refer to warning
on page 3. Antidote: EXTERNAL--Flush
with water.
INTERNAL--Drink
large quantities of water or milk.
Follow with
milk of magnesia,
beaten
eggs or
vegetable
oil. Call physician
immediately.
EYES:
Flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes, then
get prompt medical attention.
Since batteries produce explosive gases, keep all
lighted materials (cigarettes,
lighters, matches,
etc.) away. Be sure to charge battery only in well-
ventilated areas. Make certain venting path of bat-
tery (drain tube) is always open.
KEEP BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
ACTIVATING THE BATTERY
Do not activate battery (fill with battery acid) until
battery is actually placed in service. Be certain to
read previous warnings before activating the battery.
NOTE: Some units may have the battery and battery
hardware packed with the battery fluid.
1. Lift the seat. Remove the battery cover by press-
:
ing in on the sides and lifting up. See figure 2 in-
set. Remove the battery from the rear frame.
2. Open the battery pack. Be careful not to puncture
the box. It contains
the battery fluid (acid) in a
plastic container and one short plastic tube.
3. Place the battery on a table or workbench.
Make
certain the long plastic drain tube is in place on
the vent elbow.
4. Remove the six fill caps from the top of the bat-
tery with a screwdriver.
Be careful not to damage
the fill caps. See figure 2.
5. Place the battery fluid container on the table or
workbench.
Carefully cut off tip of the spout and
attach the short plastic tube provided.
Do not
squeeze the container when cutting tip.
6. Fill each battery cell slowly and carefully to the UP-
"_---PER
LEVEL line marked on battery. See figure 3.
Use caution as the acid level will rise rapidly after
the bottom of the cell is filled.
7. Allow battery to stand for 30 minutes with the fill
caps removed, while the plates absorb acid.
8. If acid level has fallen after the 30 minute standing
period, refill each cell with battery acid to the UP-
PER LEVEL line on battery. Replace the fill caps.
9. Before discarding the empty container, neutralize
any residue with baking soda and rinse container
with water.
Puncture
container
several
times
before discarding.
10. Charge the battery after the 30 minute standing
period. SLOW CHARGE THE BATTERY (DO NOT
FAST CHARGE).
Model 754F: Charge the battery at a maximum bench
rate of 1.4 amperes until the specific gravity reading
is 1.260-1.280. Charge for a minimum of 2 hours and
a maximum of 8 hours.
Model 784G: Charge the battery at a maximum bench
rate of 2 amperes until the specific gravity reading is
1.265. Charge
for a minimum
of 3 hours
and a
maximum of 5 hours.
NOTE: This engine is equipped with an alternator. The
current for the battery charger alternator is unregulated.
During normal operation, it is only necessary to charge
the battery:
1. When it is activated for the first time.
2. Before winter storage.
3. Before using the lawn tractor after winter storage.
NOTEIModel
754F: Charging rate after battery has
been put into operation--the
battery is to be charged
for a period of 14-16 hours. NO LONGER THAN 30
HOURS.
After battery has been charged, add only distilled
water. Do not add acid.
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