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bring the electrolyte to within about 6 mm (1/4 inch)
of the bottom of the fill well
5. Connect a 2 to 4 A battery charger to the battery posts.
Charge the battery for at least 2 hours at 4 A or for at
least 4 hours at 2 A until the specific gravity is 1.250
or higher and the temperature is at least 16°C (60°F)
with all cells gassing freely.
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from the battery.
Important: If you do not charge the battery for at
least the time specified above, you may reduce the
life of the battery.
6. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
Note: After the battery has been activated, add
only distilled water to replace normal loss, although
maintenance-free batteries should not require water
under normal operating conditions.
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal tractor components causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery,
do not allow the battery terminals to touch
any metal parts of the tractor.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of
the tractor.
Important: Failure to correctly activate the
battery may result in battery gassing and/or
premature battery failure.
7. Install the vent caps.
8. Place the battery on the battery tray and secure it with
the battery clamp and fasteners removed previously.
9. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and then the negative cable (black) to the
negative (–) terminal of the battery and secure them
with the bolts and nuts
boot over the positive terminal to prevent a possible
short from occurring.
(Figure
7).
(Figure
8). Slide the rubber
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
tractor and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause
the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal
injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black) battery
cable before disconnecting the positive (red)
cable.
• Always connect the positive (red) battery cable
before connecting the negative (black) cable.
1. Negative (-)
2. Positive (+)
5
Installing the Oil Cooler
(optional)
No Parts Required
Procedure
If you are operating the machine in hot climates, where the
ambient temperature is above 29° C (85° F), or using it for
heavy-duty use (mowing other than greens, such as fairways
or verticutting), install a Hydraulic Oil Cooler Kit, Part No.
119-1691.
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Figure 8
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