24

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse
holder is located behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

(See Fig. 34)

•While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam
nut.
•Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and
reduce lift effort for heavier attachments.
•Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at-
tachments.
•Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING
TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH
AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN
LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING.
WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST
SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hood.
•Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.
•Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely
back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
•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.
FIG. 33

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 33)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals 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.
•Lift hood to raised position.
•Remove terminal guard.
•Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery
cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.
HEX
BOLT
KEPS NUT
POSITIVE
(RED)
CABLE
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
TERMINAL
GUARD
TERMINAL
ACCESS
DOOR
FIG. 32
“POSITIVE”
(+)
“NEGATIVE”
(-)
L.H. PANEL
BOLT

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 32)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the CUSTOMER RESPON-
SIBILITIES section of this manual).
If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow
this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12
VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
•Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+)
terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against
chassis.
•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE
(-) terminal of fully charged battery.
•Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good
CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
•BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
•RED cable last from both batteries.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
•Install new battery with terminals in same position as old
battery.
•Reinstall terminal guard.
•First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
•Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery
terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely
• Close terminal access doors.
• Close hood.