SECTION 7: SERVICE
General Battery Information
WARNING
•Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
•Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the eyes or onto the skin, rinse the affected area immediately with clean cold water. If there is any further discomfort, seek prompt medical attention.
•If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with clean water, then neutralize with a solution of ammonia/water or baking soda/water.
•NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger clips to the battery while the charger is turned on, as it can cause sparks.
•Keep all sources of ignition (ciga- rettes, matches, lighters) away from the battery. The hydrogen gas gen- erated during charging can be combustible.
•As a further precaution, only charge the battery in a well ventilated area.
•Always shield eyes and protect skin and clothing when working near batteries.
WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit explosive gases. Use extreme caution when handling bat- teries. Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Battery Removal
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related acces- sories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
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 bulkhead baffle from the front of the dash panel by lifting upward on the baffle locking tab on each side.
•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, disconnect the negative cable, and move the cable away from the battery. Disconnect the positive lead from the battery in the same manner.
•Carefully lift the battery up and out of the tractor.
Install the battery by repeating the above steps in the reverse order.
IMPORTANT: Always connect the positive lead to the battery before connecting the negative lead.
Charging the Battery
Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the tractor has been stored for a period of time.
•A voltmeter or load tester should read 12.6 volts (DC) or higher across the battery terminals.
•Charge the battery with a
Voltmeter | State of | Charging |
Reading | Charge | Time |
12.7 | 100% | Full Charge |
12.4 | 75% | 90 Min. |
12.2 | 50% | 180 Min. |
12.0 | 25% | 280 Min. |
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