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Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to
come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.
Removethe key fromthe keyswitchon units so equipped.
Failure tofollow these instructions canresult in seriouspersonal injury or propertydamage.
BATTERYMAINTENANCE
Use extreme caution when working on
or near batteries. To help preventper-
sonal injuryor propertydamage:.
• Batteries generate explosive gases.
Keepsparksand flamesaway fromthe
batteryat all times. Ventilate thearea
when charging or usingthe battery in
an enclosedarea.
BatteryCare in Service
The batteryis sealedand is maintenance-
free. Acid levelscannot bechecked.
• Always keepthe batterycables and ter
minals cleanandfree of corrosive
build-up.
• After cleaningthe batteryand terminals,
apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or
greaseto both terminals
• Always keepthe rubber boot positioned
over the positiveterminal to prevent
shorting.
Charging
If the tractor has not beenput into usefor
an extendedperiod of time, chargethe
batterywith an automotive-type 12-volt
chargerfor a minimum of onehourat six
amps.
JumpStarting
IMPORTANT:Neverjump your tiller's
deadbattery with the batteryof a running
vehicle.
1. Connectend of one jumper cable to the
positiveterminal of the good battery, then
the other end to the positiveterminal of
the dead battery.
2. Connectthe other jumper cableto the
negativeterminal ofthe good battery,
then to the frame ofthe unit with the dead
battery.
Failureto use this procedure could cause
sparking, and the gas in either battery
could explode.
BatteryRemovaland Installation
Whenremoving and installing the battery,
disconnect and connect the cables in this
order to avoid sparking:
1. To remove the battery, first disconnect
the negative(-) cablefrom the grounding
screw on the back of the battery bracket
post. Bendthe cableawayfrom any metal
parts.
2. Disconnectthe negative(-) cablefrom
the negative(-) batterypost.
3. Disconnectthe positive (+) cablefrom
the positive (+) battery post and bendit
awayfrom anymetal parts.Coverthe
cableterminal with its rubber boot.
Cleaning
Cleanthe battery by removing it from the
tractor and washing with a baking soda
and water solution. If necessary, scrape
the battery terminals with a wire brush to
remove deposits. Coat terminals and
exposed wiring with grease or petroleum
jelly to prevent corrosion.
4. Removethe battery clamp.
5. To install the battery, reversethe above
steps. Besurethat the battery postsface
to the rear of the tiller andthat the posi-
tive (+) post ison the left side asyou face
forward from the handlebars.
BatteryFailures
BatteryStorage
Chargebatteryfully. The battery loses
Some common causesfor battery failure some of its chargeeachday whenthe unit
is not used.
are:
• incorrect initial activation
• undercharging
• overcharging
• corroded connections
• freezing
IMPORTANT:Thesefailures are NOT
covered by your tractor's warranty.
IMPORTANT:NEVERstore battery
without afull charge. Rechargebattery
before returningto service or everytwo
months, whicheveroccurs first.
Whenstoring unit for extended periods,
disconnect batterycables. Removing
batteryfrom unit is recommended.