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Figure 22
1.
Valve stem
Servicing the Battery
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a
paper towel to clean the battery and battery box. If the
battery terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution
of 4 parts water and 1 part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent
corrosion.
Battery voltage and amperage: 12 volts, 155 cold-cranking
amps
Removing the Battery
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal tractor components causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode,
resulting in personal injury.
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When removing or installing the battery, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the tractor.
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Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the tractor.
Warning
1. Disengage the blades (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
6. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
battery post (Fig. 23).
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Figure 23
1.
Negative cable (black)
2.
Rubber cover
3.
Positive cable (red)
4.
Battery box
5.
Bolt and wing nut
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
tractor and cables causing sparks. Sparks can
cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in
personal injury.
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Always disconnect the negative (black) battery
cable before disconnecting the positive (red)
cable.
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Always reconnect the positive (red) battery cable
before reconnecting the negative (black) cable.
Warning
7. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable.
Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery post
(Fig. 23).
8. Remove the battery box and battery from the chassis
(Fig. 23).
Installing the Battery
1. Put the battery into the battery box and install it into the
chassis (Fig. 23).
2. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the positive (red)
cable to the positive (+) battery post (Fig. 23). Slide the
rubber cover over the battery post.
3. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the negative
(black) cable to the negative (–) battery post (Fig. 23).
