Dixon D17K38 Operator's Manual page 23

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 36)
WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi -
nals 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 ac ci den tal grounding.
• Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box
door.
• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery
cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.
• Install new battery with terminals in same position as
old battery.
• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) ter-
minal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter-
mi nal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
se cure ly.
• Close battery box door.
SEAT PAN
TERMINAL
COVER
POSITIVE
(RED)
CABLE
02603
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
• Raise hood.
• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the
grill.
• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely
back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
• 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 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located behind the dash.
NUT
BOLT
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
Fig. 36
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 37)
• Raise hood.
• Unsnap headlight wire connector.
• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor.
• To replace, reverse above procedure.
ENGINE
TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
ad just ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec-
es sary, see engine manual.
TO AD JUST CHOKE CON TROL
CABLE
The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad just-
ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary,
see engine manual.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not
operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems,
take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair
and/or adjustment.
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HOOD
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
Fig. 37