Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig, 28)
WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-
erate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking materials awayfrom
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. (See "BA-I-rERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-
tion of this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow
this procedure:
IMPORTANT: "fOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A t2 VOLT
SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A t2 VOLT
SYSTEM. DQ ]',lOTUSE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERYTO START
OTHER VEHICLES.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
• Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to
short against tractor chassis.
- Connect one end of the BLACK cable tothe NEGATIVE
(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.
° Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good
chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
• BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
• RED cable last from both batteries.
WEAK OR DEAD FULLY CHARGED
BATi-ERY BATTERY
FIG. 28
REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 29 and 30
&
WARNING: Do not short battery ter-
minals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals
at the same time. Before connect-
ing battery, remove metal bracelets,
wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acci-
dental grounding.
Lift seat pan to raised position.
• 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 (+) terminal
with hex bolt and keps nut as shown.Tighten securely.
Slide terminal cover over terminal.
° Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter-
minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely.
SEAT PAN
FIG. 29
TERMINAL KEPS
COVER
HEX
POSITIVE (RED) NEGATIVE
CABLE (BLACK) CABLE
FIG. 30
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. See electrical wiring diagram in the
Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located behind the dash.
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