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Jump Starting
WARNING! When removing or installing the
battery, follow these instructions to prevent the
screwdriver from shorting against the frame.
IMPORTANT: Never jump your tractor’s dead battery with the
battery of a running vehicle.
1. Connect end of one jumper cable to the positive terminal
of the good battery, then the other end to the positive
terminal of the dead battery.
2. Connect the other jumper cable to the negative terminal
of the good battery, then to the frame of the unit with the
dead battery.
3. Start the tractor as instructed in the Operation section.
WARNING! Failure to use this procedure could
cause sparking, and the gas in either battery could
explode.
Cleaning Battery
Clean the 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.
Battery Failures
Some common causes for battery failure are:
• Incorrect initial activation
• Overcharging
• Freezing
• Undercharging
• Corroded connections
These failures are NOT covered by your tractor’s warranty.
Battery
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot
be checked.
• Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and
free of corrosive build-up.
• After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat
of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.
• Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive
terminal to prevent shorting.
IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason,
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first,
followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the
battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal
first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the
wires are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them
could change the polarity and result in damage to your engine’s
alternating system.
Charging
IMPORTANT: When charging your tractor’s battery, use only a
charger designed for 12V lead-acid batteries. Read your battery
charger’s Owner’s Manual prior to charging your tractor’s battery.
Always follow its instructions and heed its warnings.
If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period
of time, charge the battery as follows:
• Set your battery charger to deliver a maximum of 10
amperes. If your battery charger is automatic, charge
the battery until the charger indicates that charging is
complete.
NOTE: If the charger is not automatic, charge for no fewer than
eight hours.
WARNING! Batteries give off an explosive gas
while charging. Charge battery in a well ventilated
area and keep away from an open flame or pilot
light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace,
clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
21Section 6 — Maintenance & adjuStMentS