Service
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Battery Removal
WARNING!
accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash
hands after handling.
The battery is located on the right/rear of the tractor beneath the
seat box frame. To remove the battery:
Remove the hold down strap.
Remove the hex screw and flange lock nut securing the 2.
black negative battery lead to the negative battery post
battery post.
Remove the hex screw and flange lock nut securing the red
positive battery lead to the positive battery post (marked
Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor.4.
Install the battery by repeating the above steps in the 5.
reverse order.
WARNING! Always connect the positive lead to the
battery before connecting the negative lead. This
will prevent sparking or possible injury from an
electrical short caused by contacting the tractor
body with tools being used to connect the cables.
Charging the Battery
Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the tractor has
been stored for a period of time.
Voltmeter
Reading
State of
Charge
Charging
Time
Full Charge
Jump Starting
WARNING! Failure to use this starting procedure
can cause sparking, and the gases in the battery to
explode.
Attach the end of the red jumper cable to the positive
Attach the other end of the red jumper cable to the 2.
Attach the end of the black jumper cable to the negative
terminal of the charged battery.
Attach the other end of the black jumper cable to the 4.
frame of the unit with the low charge battery.
Servicing Electrical System
Fuse
There is one fuse located in the wiring between the ignition start
switch and other electrical components. This is a standard plug-
capacity fuse for replacement. If the electrical system does not
function, check for a blown fuse.
If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the
Dealer.
Safety Switch Operation Checks
The following operational checks should be made daily:
PTO Switch
in the neutral position and the parking brake engaged,
2.
blades should rotate.
Parking Brake Switch
the parking brake and try to start the engine. The engine
should not start.
If it does, the parking brake switch must be repositioned or
engine does not start, engage the parking brake and start
the engine.
Figure 7-1
