REPLACING BATTERY

_CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals 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.

1.Lift hood to raised position.

2.Remove terminal guard.

3.Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

4.Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

5.Reinstall terminal guard.

6.First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

7.Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely

8.Close terminal access doors.

9.Close hood.

 

Keps

Terminal

Hex

 

Access _.,_i.

 

 

Positive

:"

Cable

Terminal

Negative

Guard

Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1.Raise hood.

2.Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

3.Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

4.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.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

1.Raise hood.

2.Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3.Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward enaine and lift off of tractor.

4.To replace, reverse above procedure.

Headlight

Wire Connector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non- road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

1.With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position.

2.Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle. If it is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against quarter circle. Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

Clamp Scre_

Quarter _€_rcle_,_

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