Product Manual

11
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the eyes or
onto the skin, rinse the affected area immediately with
clean cold water. 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.
NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger clips to the
battery while the charger is turned on, as it can cause sparks.
Keep all sources of ignition (cigarettes, matches, lighters)
away from the battery. The gas generated during charging
can be combustible.
As a further precaution, only charge the battery in a well
ventilated area.
Always shield eyes and protect skin and clothing when
working near batteries.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit explosive
gases. Use extreme caution when handling batteries. Keep
batteries out of the reach of children.
The battery may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if
misused. Do NOT open, disassemble, overheat, or incinerate
the battery.
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The
negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES
WARNING
Always connect the positive lead to the battery before
connecting the negative lead. This will prevent sparking or
possible injury from an electrical short caused by contacting
the tractor body with tools being used to connect the cables.
For shipping reasons the factory may leave both battery cables
disconnected from the terminals. To connect the battery cables,
proceed as follows:
NOTE: Wiring harness should lay on top of battery hold down
rod, otherwise damage to the wiring harness may result. See
Figure 15 on page 12.
Models with Lead-Acid Battery
1. If present, remove the plastic cover from the positive battery
terminal. Attach the red connector to the positive battery
terminal (+) using the bolt (a) and hex nut (b). See Figure 12.
2. If present, remove the plastic cover from the negative battery
terminal and attach the black cable to the negative battery
terminal (–) with the bolt (a) and hex nut (b). See Figure 12.
3. Position the red rubber boot (c) over the positive battery
terminal to help protect it from corrosion. See Figure 12.
(b)
(b)
(a)
(a)
(c)
Figure 12
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after date shown on top/
side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the Charging
the Battery section, prior to operating.
Models with AGM Battery
1. Remove the factory installed hex screws (a) and square
nuts (b) located either on the end of the wiring harness or
in the bag with this manual. Retain the hardware for later
instructions. See Figure 13.
2. Remove the plastic cover (c), if present, from the positive
battery terminal (d) and attach the red cable (e) to the
positive battery terminal (d) with one of the hex screws (a)
and square nuts (b), from Step 1. Use a Philips screw driver.
See Figure 13.
3. Position the red rubber boot over the positive battery
terminal to help protect it from corrosion. See inset in
Figure 13.
4. Remove the plastic cover (c), if present, from the negative
battery terminal (f) and attach the black cable (g) to the
negative battery terminal (f) with the remaining hex screw
(a) and square nut (b). See Figure 13.
(c)
(c)
(a)
(d)
(e)
(f )
(b)
(a)
(g)
(b)
Figure 13
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after date shown on top/
side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in Charging the
Battery, prior to operating.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
• Some batteries are filled with battery acid and then sealed
at the factory. However, even a “maintenance free” battery
requires some maintenance to ensure its proper life cycle.
• Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a battery
terminal sealer or coat the terminals with a thin coat of
grease or petroleum jelly, to protect against corrosion.
• Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free
of corrosion.
• Some models are equipped with a battery containing a
liquid electrolyte. Handle the battery with care and avoid
tipping to prevent leakage.