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ASSEMBLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE BATTERY (See Figs, 2A and 2B)
Wash hands or clothing immediately if
accidentally in contactwith battery acid,
Do not smoke. Fumes from charged
battery acid are explosive.
Read the instructions included with the
battery vent caps, Always wear gloves,
clothing and goggles to protect your
hands, skin and eyes.
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-
cient for normal use° However, periodic charging of the
battery with an automotive charger will extend its life
o See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag.
o Lift hood to raised position.
o Remove battery from tractor to fit! with acid and charge.,
To remove battery, remove terminal guard and battery
bolts securing battery to tractor.
• Fill battery with acid, Fill each cell until it reaches the
bottom of the vent wells.. Do not overfi]t.
o Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty
minutes. After standing, check the battery ceil acid
level If below the vent wells, add more acid until the
correct level is reached.
While battery is standing (after adding acid) and Pater,while
battery is being charged, continue with assembly of tractor.
IMPORTANT; TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR
BATTERY, IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE
CHARGED BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO CHARGE
BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY
LIFE,,
• Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for I hour° Use
a 12 volt battery charger, Observe all safety precau-
tions required for battery charging,
. Check the acid level after the battery is charged, if the
acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or
iron free water.
o Install the vent caps to cover the vent weIIs., Wash the
top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then
wipe dry_
o Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no
damage has occurred in handling.
o Dispose of excess battery acid. Neutralize acid for
disposal by adding it to two gallons of water in a five
gallon plastic container. Stir with a wooden or plastic
paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of
more soda causes no more foaming,,
o Follow instructions on how to install battery.
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TERMINAL
GUARD
BATTERY
BOLTS
FIG. 2A
CUT AWAY VIEW S VENT CAP
_.,, BATTERY
FIG. 2B
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.
° Remove cardboard packing on seat pan_
= Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll
o Assemble adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer
loosely., Do not tighten.
• Tighten shoulder bott securely.
= Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
o Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way
down.
o Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
o Raise seat andtighten adjustment bolt securely°
SEAT
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
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ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
LOCK WASHER
8 FIG. 3