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ASSEMBLY
NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL
NEGATIVE
(BLACK) CABLE
POSITIVE
(RED) CABLE
HEX NUT
FLAT
WASHER
HEX
BOLT
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
LOCK
WASHER
FIG. 4
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals. Before installing battery, remove
metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
tal grounding.
• Lift seat to raised position.
• Open battery box door.
• Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box.
• Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals
toward front of tractor.
• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal
with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as
shown. Tighten securely.
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi-
nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer
and hex nut. Tighten securely.
• Close battery box door.
Open battery box door for:
• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware).
• Inspection for corrosion.
• Testing battery.
• Jumping (if required).
• Periodic charging .
VENT CAPS
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
FIG. 5