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approximately halfway between bottom of filler neck (B) and top of plates (C).
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not overfill battery. Electrolyte can overflow when battery is charged and cause damage.
5.Add only distilled water if necessary.
6.Install battery cell caps.
7.Install battery.
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode:
•Do not smoke near battery.
•Wear eye protection and gloves.
•Do not allow direct metal contact across battery posts.
•Remove negative cable first when disconnecting.
•Install negative cable last when connecting.
1.Disconnect and remove battery.
2.Wash battery with a solution of four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda solution into the battery cells.
3.Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
4.Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
5.Install battery.
6.Attach cable clamps to battery posts.
7.Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to prevent corrosion.
Replacing Fuses
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! When replacing fuses - use only
Two
A
B
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1.Remove defective fuse (A - electric start circuit) or (B - charging circuit) from socket.
2.Check metal clip in fuse window and discard fuse if clip is broken.
3.Install new fuse into socket.
Check and Adjust PTO Clutch Air Gap
NOTE: If clutch is not equipped with adjusting nuts (B), no adjustment is required.
1.Park the vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the safety section.)
B
A
B
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2.Check the air gap at the three openings (A) around the clutch, using a feeler gauge. The air gap should be within
3.Adjust the air gap to 0.34 mm (0.12 in.), by tightening or loosening the three adjustment nuts (B).
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