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2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully
charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable (D) to good chassis ground, away
from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE
ORDER -
1. BLACK cable first from chassis and then
from the fully charged battery.
2. RED cable last from both batteries.
REPLACING BATrERY
_I, WARNING: Do notshort batteryterminals
by allowing a wrench or any other object to
contact both terminals at the same time.
Before connecting battery, remove metal
bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first to
prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
1. Install new batterywith terminals in same
position as old battery.
2. Lift hood to raised position.
3. Disconnect BLACKbattery cable (A) then
RED battery cable and carefully remove
battery from tractor.
4. First connect RED battery cable (B) to
positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt
and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
Slide terminal cover (C) over terminal.
5. Connect BLACKgrounding cableto nega-
tive (-) battery terminal with remaining hex
bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.
6. Close hood.
_ Negative
(BIack)
Cable
Positive ,
(Red)
Cable
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
1. Raise hood.
2. Remove bulb holder from the hole in the
backside of the grill.
3. Replace bulb in holder and install bulb
holder securely back into the hole in the
backside of the grill.
4. Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your
tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent
it from starting.
Check wiring.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-
in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind
the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-
SEMBLY
1. Raise hood.
2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.
3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at
sides, tilttoward engine and lift offoftractor.
4. When replacing hood, be sure to recon-
nect the headlight wire connector.
Headlight Wire
Connector
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the
emission control devices and systems, which
are being done at the customers expense,
may be performed by any non-road engine
repair establishment or individual. Warranty
repairs must be performed by an authorized
engine manufacturer's service outlet.
CARBURETOR
If your engine does not operate properly due
to suspected carburetor problems, take your
tractor to a Sears or other qualified service
center for repair and/or adjustment.
High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not
adjust - damage may result.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine
governor, which is factory set for proper
engine speed. Overspeeding the engine
above the factory high speed setting can be
dangerous. If you think the engine-governed
high speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears
or other qualified service center, which has
proper equipment and experience to make
any necessary adjustments.
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