SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 34)
WARNING: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
•Lift hood to raised position.
•Remove terminal cover.
•Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.
•Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.
•Reinstall terminal cover.
•First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with bolt and nut as shown. Tighten securely.
•Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative
•Close hood.
NEGATIVE (BLACK)
CABLE
TERMINAL
COVER 
POSITIVE (RED)
CABLE
Fig. 34
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 35)
•Raise hood.
•Unsnap headlight wire connector.
•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.
•To replace, reverse above procedure.
HOOD
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
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Fig. 35
ENGINE
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec- essary, see engine manual.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment.
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and beforeoperatingthetractor. See“PURGETRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual.
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