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TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL-

1.Block up axle securely.

2.Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal

3.Repair tire and reassemble.

4.Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

5.Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

1.Block rear axle securely.

2.Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal

TO A'[-i-ACH JUMPER CABLES -

t.Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

2.Connect one end of the SLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

3.Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

1.BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

2.RED cable last from both batteries.

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3. Repair tim and reassemble. Replace

and tighten hub bolts securely.

Washers

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NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA'n'ERY

_kCAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATI'ERY" in the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If "jumpercables"are used for emergency starting,followthisprocedure:

IMPORTANT: YcdJrtractoris equippedwitha 12 voltnegativegroundedsystorn.The other

vehicalmustaJsobe a 12 voltnegative

grounded system.Do not use yourtractor

batteryto start other vehicles.

REPLACING BA'I-I'ERY

ACAUTION: 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.Firstconnect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

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

Tighten securely

8.Close terminal access doors.

g.Close hood.

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