Reflector Notch
Figure 17
Socket Tab

Battery Removal

The battery is located under the dash panel in the frame pedestal.

To remove the battery:

Open the tractor hood by lifting it at the notches in the side panels.

Remove the upper baffle of the bulkhead from the front of the dash panel by lifting upward on the locking tab on each side of the baffle.

Pull the upper end of the rubber battery strap rearward to unhook it from the tab on the pedestal.

Loosen the negative battery cable clamp and disconnect the negative lead from the battery first; then disconnect the positive lead from the battery.

Carefully lift the battery up and out of the tractor.

Install the battery by repeating the above steps in the reverse order.

Always connect the positive lead to the battery before connecting the negative lead.

cables. Removing the battery from the unit is recommended.

All batteries discharge during storage. Keep the exterior of the battery clean, especially the top. A dirty battery will discharge itself more rapidly.

The battery must be stored with a full charge. A discharged battery will freeze at a higher temperature.

Specific Gravity

Freezing Point

1.265

–71°F

1.250

–62°F

1.200

–16°F

1.150

5°F

1.100

16°F

Recharge the battery before returning to service; or every two months, whichever comes first.

Headlight Bulb Replacement

Replace headlight bulbs as follows: (See Figure 17)

Terminal

Battery Maintenance

The battery is filled with battery acid and then sealed at the factory. However, even a “maintenance free” battery requires some maintenance to ensure its proper life cycle.

Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a battery terminal sealer, or coat the terminals with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly, to protect against corrosion.

Socket

Reflector Housing

• The battery should be kept clean. Any deposits of acid should be neutralized with baking soda and

water. Be careful not to get this

1.

Unplug

the

wire harness

leads

solution in the cells.

 

from

the

headlight

socket

 

 

• Avoid tipping the battery. Even a

 

terminals.

Note

which

wire

“sealed” battery will leak electrolyte

 

connects to each terminal before

when tipped.

 

disconnecting.

 

 

Battery Storage

2.

Rotate

the

socket

assembly as

• When storing the tractor for extended

 

follows to remove from the

periods, disconnect the battery

 

reflector housing:

 

 

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3184 specifications

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