Fuel System; Battery; Jump Starting - Jacobsen 70528 Parts & Maintenance Manual

4 MAINTENANCE
4.9

FUEL SYSTEM ____________________________________________________________

Refer to Section 4.23 for specific maintenance intervals.
See Engine Manual for detailed procedures.
Before replacing any filter, thoroughly clean the filter
housing and the area around the filter. Dirt must not be
allowed to enter into fuel system.
Bleed the fuel system after the fuel filter and lines have
been removed, or the fuel tank has become empty.

4.10 BATTERY ________________________________________________________________

Make absolutely certain the ignition switch is "Off" and
the key has been removed before servicing the battery.
!
Always use insulated tools, wear protective glasses or
goggles and protective clothing when working with
batteries. You must read and obey all battery
manufacturer's instructions
Tighten cables securely to battery terminals and apply a
light coat of silicone dielectric grease to terminals and
cable ends to prevent corrosion. Keep vent caps and
terminal covers in place
Keep the cable ends, battery and battery posts clean.
Verify battery polarity before connecting or disconnecting
the battery cables.

4.11 JUMP STARTING __________________________________________________________

Before attempting to "jump start" the tractor, check the
condition of the discharged battery. Section 4.10
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WARNING
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas. To
reduce the chance of an explosion, avoid creating
sparks near battery. Always connect the negative
jumper cable to the frame of the tractor with the
discharged battery, away from the battery.
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CAUTION
To change fuel filter:
1. Close fuel valve on tank; then remove and discard
the existing filter.
2. Apply a light coat of oil to the gasket and hand
tighten new filter.
3. Fill fuel tank. Open fuel valve on tank and bleed the
filter. See Engine Manual. Clean any spilled fuel
immediately.
1. When installing the battery, always assemble the
RED, positive (+) battery cable first and the ground,
BLACK, negative (-) cable last.
2. When removing the battery, always remove the
ground, BLACK, negative (-) cable first and the
RED, positive (+) cable last.
3. Make sure battery is properly installed and secured
to the battery tray.
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WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm.
handling .
When connecting jumper cables:
1. Stop the engine on vehicle with good battery.
2. Connect RED jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal on the good battery and to the positive (+)
terminal on the "discharged" battery.
3. Connect the BLACK jumper cable from the negative
(-) terminal on the good battery to the frame of
tractor with discharged battery.
After cables have been connected, start the engine on
the vehicle with the good battery then start the tractor.
Wash your hands after