Weed Eater 177677, Owner'S Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

NEGATIVE
TERMINAL

POSITIVE
TERMINAL

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

POSITIVE TERMINAL

CHARGED
BATTERY

CABLES

CHASSIS

Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
tal grounding.

FIG. 26

SEAT PAN

BATTERY
BOX DOOR

REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 26 AND 27)

CAUTION:  Do not short battery termi-
nals 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.

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Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box
door.

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Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery
cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

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Install new battery with terminals in same position as old
battery.

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First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal
with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

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Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal
with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

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Close battery box door.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig.  24)

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Block up axle securely.

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Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not
lose).

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Repair tire and reassemble.

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On rear wheels only:  align grooves in rear wheel hub and
axle.  Insert square key.

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Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle
groove.

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Replace axle cover.

FIG. 24

RETAINING
RING

WASHERS

SQUARE KEY (REAR
WHEEL ONLY)

AXLE COVER

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to
slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 25)

CAUTION:  Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases.  Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries.  Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the Customer Responsibili-
ties section of this manual).
If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow
this procedure:

IMPORTANT:  YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12
VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM.  THE OTHER
V E H I C L E   M U S T   A L S O   B E   A   1 2   V O L T   N E G A T I V E
GROUNDED SYSTEM.  DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

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Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+)
terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against
chassis.

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Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE
(-) terminal of fully charged battery.

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Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good
CHASSIS GROUND,  away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

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BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.

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RED cable last from both batteries.

FIG. 25