4.Install new batterywith terminalsin same positionas old battery.

5.Reinstallterminalguard.

6.First connect RED batterycableto positive(+) batteryterminalwith hex bolt and keps nutas shown.Tighten securely.

7.ConnectBLACKgroundingcableto negative(-) batteryterminalwith re- maininghex bolt and keps nut.Tighten securely

8.Closeterminalaccess doors.

9. Closehood.

Keps,,Nut __

Headlight Wire Connector

Terrain

ex Bolt

AccessDoor(Red)

;_.._,_r _._ _ Cable

TerminaF"_h _ _-

Guard _'._ "Negative (Black)

_"_ _ 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 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY

1.Raise hood.

2.Unsnap headlight wire connector.

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

4.When replacing hood, be sure to re- connect the headlight wire connector.

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers ex- pense, may be performed by any non-roadengine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an

authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

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

2.Check that swivel is against stop. If it is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop.

Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

1.With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.

2.Loosen knob and remove cover as- sembly from air cleaner.

3.Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely.

4.Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob.

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