Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, a deadly poison that can severely burn you and others.
•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.
•Follow all instructions and comply with all safety messages on the electrolyte container.
2.Remove the vent caps from the battery.
3.Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line on the battery case (Figure 7).
Important: Do not overfill the battery because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can severely corrode and damage the chassis.
Figure 7
1. Vent caps | 3. Lower line |
2.Upper line
4.Wait 5 to 10 minutes after filling the battery cells.
5.Add electrolyte, if necessary, until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (Figure 7) on the battery case
6.Install the battery vent caps.
7.Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps or 30 minutes at 4 to 6 amps (Figure 8). Do not overcharge the battery.
Figure 8
1. | Positive post | 3. | Charger red (+) wire | |
2. | Negative post | 4. | Charger black | |
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Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from the battery.
8.When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger leads from the battery posts (Figure 8).
9.Install the battery and battery box in the tractor and connect the battery cables, using the 2 bolts (1/4 x 3/4 inch) and wing nuts supplied in the loose parts; refer to Installing the Battery in Maintenance.
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Checking the Engine Oil Level
No Parts Required
Procedure
Before you start the engine and use the tractor, check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level, in Maintenance.
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