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Battery
Maintenance
WARNING
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and
reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the
positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a
tool.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds - chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Disconnect
the Battery
1. Stop the engine (see Stopping the Tractor and Engine).
2. Disconnect the NEGATIVE (black) cables first.
3. Disconnect the POSITIVE (red) cables last.
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(2x)
Remove
and Install the Battery
Remove and Install the battery as shown in Figure 9.
Connect
the Battery
1. Stop the engine (see Stopping the Tractor and Engine).
2. Connect the POSITIVE (red) cables first.
3. Connect the NEGATIVE (black) cables last.
Cleaning
the Battery
and Cables
1. Clean the battery platform with a solution of baking soda
and water.
2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.
3. Coat the assembled terminals with petroleum jelly or
non-conducting
grease.
Charging
the Battery
Figure 9
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WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the
battery; the gasses coming from it are highly
explosive. Ventilate the battery well during
charging.
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may
be the result of a defect in the charging system or other
electrical component. If there is any doubt about the cause
of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the
battery, see the Cleaning
the Battery
and Cables section.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the Operator
Safety section of this manual.
Charge the battery until fully charged. Do not charge at a
rate higher than 10 amps.
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