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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
FIG. 32
WEAK OR DEAD
BATTERY
FULLY CHARGED
BATTERY
REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 33)
WARNING: Do not short battery ter minals 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 spark-
ing from ac cidental grounding.
• Lift hood to raised position.
• Disconnect BLACK battery cable (A) then RED battery
cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.
• Install new battery with terminals in same position as
old battery.
• First connect RED battery cable (B) to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely. Slide terminal cover (C) over terminal.
Positive
(Red)
Cable
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Negative
(Black)
Cable
A
B
C
FIG. 33
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.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 34)
• Raise hood.
• Unsnap headlight wire connector.
• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor.
• To replace, reverse above procedure.
ENGINE
TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec-
essary, see engine manual.
TO AD JUST CHOKE CON TROL
The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad-
justment should not be necessary. If adjustment is neces-
sary, see engne manual.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not
operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems,
take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair
and/or adjustment.
FIG. 34
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-
tion of this man ual).
If “jumper ca bles” are used for emer gency starting, follow
this pro cedure:
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12
VOLT SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12
VOLT SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO
START OTHER VEHICLES.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
• Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to
short against tractor chassis.
• Connect one end of the BLACK ca ble to the NEGA TIVE
(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.
• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good
chassis ground, away from fuel tank and bat tery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
• BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
• RED cable last from both batteries.
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat tery
terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut. Tight en
securely
• Close hood.
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
HOOD
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