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Warning
Routing the battery cables improperly 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.
8. Lift the rubber cover up off the positive (red) cable.
9. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery post
(Fig. 24).
10. Remove the battery hold down rod (Fig. 24).
11. Remove the battery from the chassis.
Installing the Battery
1. Place the battery into the chassis with the battery posts
toward the front of the tractor (Fig. 24).
2. Secure the battery in the chassis with the hold down rod
(Fig. 24).
3. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the positive (red)
cable to the positive (+) battery post (Fig. 24). Slide the
rubber cover over the battery post.
4. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the negative
(black) cable to the negative (–) battery post (Fig. 24).
Slide the rubber cover over the battery post.
Checking the Electrolyte Level
1. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
2. Remove the filler caps. If the electrolyte is not up to the
lower part of the tube (Fig. 25), add the required
amount of distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the
Battery on page 28.
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1. Filler caps
2. Lower part of tube
Danger
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a
deadly poison and causes severe burns.
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just
before you operate the tractor. This lets the water mix
thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
2. Remove the filler caps (Fig. 25).
3. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until
the level is up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 25).
Important
Do not overfill the battery. Electrolyte
(sulfuric acid) can severely corrode and damage the chassis.
4. Replace the filler caps.
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