Important: Do not overfill the battery because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and damage to the chassis.
5.Wait 5 to 10 minutes after filling the battery cells. Add distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (Figure 36) on the battery case.
6.Install the battery vent caps.
Charging the Battery
Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode.
Never smoke near the battery. Keep sparks and flames away from battery.
Important: Always keep the battery fully charged (1.260 specific gravity), especially when the temperature is below 32°F (0°C) to prevent battery damage.
1.Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing the Battery.
2.Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking the Electrolyte Level.
3.Make sure that the vent caps are installed in the battery, and charge it for 1 hour at 25 to 30 amps or 6 hours at 4 to 6 amps. Do not overcharge the battery.
4.When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger from the electrical outlet.
5.Disconnect the charger leads from the battery posts (Figure 37).
Figure 37
1. | Positive battery post | 3. | Red (+) charger lead |
2. | Negative battery post | 4. | Black |
6.Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery cables; refer to Installing the Battery.
Note: Do not run the tractor with the battery disconnected; electrical damage may occur.
Servicing the Fuse
The electrical system is protected by 10 amp,
1.Pull up on the fuse (Figure 38) to remove it from the socket.
Figure 38
1. Fuse | 2. Socket |
2.Insert the fuse into socket and push down on the fuse to install it.
Servicing the Headlights
The headlights use an 1156,
Removing the Bulb
1.Open the hood.
2.Disconnect the wire connectors from both of the bulb holder terminals.
3.Rotate the bulb holder 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove it from the reflector (Figure 39).
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