Table of Contents
Advertisement
Accessing Engine Compartment
The engine compartment can be
accessed by lifting the hood upward
from the recessed notches of the side
panels and tipping the hood forward. If
greater access is required, the tractor
is equipped with quick release side
Lift Hood Here
General Battery Information
WARNING
• Battery acid must be handled with
great care, as contact with it can
burn and blister the skin. It is
advisable to wear protective clothing
(goggles, rubber gloves and apron)
when working with acid.
• Should battery acid accidentally
splatter into the eyes or onto the
skin,
rinse
the
affected
immediately with clean cold water. If
there is any further discomfort, seek
prompt medical attention.
• If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it
with clean water, then neutralize
with a solution of ammonia/water or
baking soda/water.
• Since battery acid is corrosive, do not
pour it into any sink or drain. Before
discarding an empty electrolyte con-
panels. To remove the quick release
side panels (see Figure 16):
• Open the hood by pulling up.
• Flip quick release fasteners up and
turn to align with slots in side panels.
• Swing the side panel out and away
from the tractor
Quick Fasteners
Turn
Flip up
Figure 16
tainer, rinse it thoroughly with a
neutralizing solution.
• NEVER connect (or disconnect)
battery charger clips to the battery
while the charger is turned on, as it
can cause sparks.
• Keep
all
(cigarettes, matches, lighters) away
from the battery. The hydrogen gas
generated during charging can be
combustible.
• As a further precaution, only charge
area
the battery in a well ventilated area.
• Always shield eyes and protect skin
and clothing when working near
batteries.
WARNING: Batteries contain
sulfuric acid and may emit
explosive
extreme caution when han-
dling
batteries out of the reach of
children.
19
sources
of
ignition
gases.
Use
batteries.
Keep
Hide quick links:
Advertisement
Table of Contents
