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MAINTAIN YOUR TRACTOR
If the battery needs more than 1 or 2 ounces of water in
each cell per month or after every 25 hours of use
whichever comes first, the charging system may be
malfunctioning. Have the battery and/or electrical
system checked by a trained serviceman.
When the starter operates properly and the battery
connections are clean and tight but you have cranking
difficulty, the battery may not be fully charged. The
battery should be taken to a qualified service station
and tested.
If the engine will not start right away under normal
cranking speed, continued cranking will run down the
battery and may cause damage to the starter. Check
the ignition and fuel systems and correct any faults.
Keep the battery clean. If the top is dirty or greasy,
remove the battery (refer to the Remove the Battery
paragraph) and clean with a mild solution of baking
soda and water. Keep the vent plugs tightly in place
to prevent any solution from entering the cells. Al-
low the solution to work for a few minutes and remove
with clean water. Wipe the battery dry. If the battery ter-
minals are corroded, clean with a wire brush and coat
the terminals with petroleum jelly. Refer to the Install
The Battery paragraph in the Maintain Your Tractor
section of this manual and reinstall the battery.
Proper care will lengthen battery life. When you need to
replace the battery, use a battery of the same size and
type for continued trouble-free service (see the Repair
Parts section of this manual).
. REMOVE THE BATTERY (Figure 7)
1. Raise the seat and remove the battery hold-down
rod and the battery hold-down bracket. Slide the battery
to the rear.
2. Disconnect the negative (black) battery cable and
tie back.
3. Disconnect the positive (red) battery cable and tie
back.
DANGER
Always disconnect the negative (black)
cable
first. Removing the positive (red) cable
first
can
result in sparks if the wrench touches any metal
surface. Be sure the battery hold-down bracket
does not touch the battery terminals and cause
a spark.
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4. Lift the battery out of the tractor.
To install the battery, refer to Install The Battery
paragraph in Maintain Your Tractor section of this
manual.
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INSTALL THE BATTERY (Figure 7)
1. Raise the seat and place the battery back into the
tractor with the positive (+) terminal toward the right
rear of the tractor.
DANGER
Always connect the positive (red) cable first.
Connecting the negative (black) cable first can
result in sparks if the wrench touches any metal -
surface. Be sure the battery hold-down bracket
does not touch the battery terminals and cause_
a spark.
2. Attach the positive (red) battery cable to the
positive(+) terminal on the battery with a 1/4 x 5/8 inch
hex head screw and a 1/4 inch keps nut.
NOTE
You will have to slide the rubber boot away from
the end of the positive (red) cable before installing
the cable. After installatiion, slide the rubber boot
over the end of the red battery cable and the posi-
tive ( +) terminal.
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