Installing The Battery - MTD 134-618-000 Owner's Manual

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DANGER
Battery contains sulfuric acid. Referto warning on
page 5. Antidote: EXTERNAL—Flush with water.
INTERNAL—Drink large quantities of witer or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or
vegetable oil. Seek prompt medical attsntion.
EYES: Flush with cool water for at least 15
minutes, then seek immediate medical att ention.
Since batteries produce explosive gases, keep all
lighted materials (cigarettes, lighters, matches,
etc.) away. Be sure to charge battery only in well-
ventilated areas.
KEEP BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
FIGURE 4.
8. Allow battery to sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Add
additional acid, if necessary, to bring it up to
the proper level.
9. The battery can be charged after the 20
minutes sitting period. SLOW CHARGE THE
BATTERY (DO NOT FAST CHARGE) at a max¬
imum 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.
NOTE
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.
CAUTION
After battery has been in service,
add only distilled water. DO NOT
ADD ACID.
NOTE
This engine is equipped with an
alternator. The current for the bat¬
tery charger alternator is unregu¬
lated. 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.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
-1. Place gear shift lever in the "neutral" posi¬
tion. Unscrew the gear shift knob. See figure
4.
2. Remove the two hex bolts which secure the
—transmission cover. See figure 5.
The transmission cover on your unit
may be secured with
V4
turn studs.
Push down and turn the studs one-
quarter turn to remove the cover.
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