Battery contains sulfuric acid. Refer to warning on
page 5. Antidote:
EYES: Flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention.
Since batteries produce explosive gases, keep all lighted materials (cigarettes, lighters, matches, etc.) away. Be sure to charge battery only in well- ventilated areas.
KEEP BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
FIGURE 4.
FIGURE 5.
9.The battery can be charged after the 20 minutes sitting period. SLOW CHARGE THE BATTERY (DO NOT FAST CHARGE) at a max- imum bench rate of 1.4 amperes until the
specific gravity reading is
NOTE
Charging rate after battery has been put into operation: The battery is to be charged for a period of
hours. NO LONGER THAN 30 HOURS.
~CAUTION
After battery has been in service,
add only distilled water. DO NOT
ADD ACID.
This engine is equipped with an alternator. The current for the bat- tery charger alternator is u nregu- lated. During normal operation, it is only necessary to charge the battery:
1.When it is activated for the first time.
2.Before winter storage.
3.Before using the lawn tractor after winter storage.
INSTAlliNG THE BATTERY
1.Place gear shift lever it) the "neutral" posi- tion. Unscrew the gear shift knob. See
2.Push down and turn the locks on the
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