Setup Instructions

Set Up Instructions
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2. Remove filler caps from the battery. Slowly pour
electrolyte into each cell until the electrolyte
level is up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 1).
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Figure 1
1. Filler caps
2. Electrolyte
3. Lower part of the tube
3. Leave the covers off and connect a 3 to 4 amp
battery charger to the battery posts (Fig. 2).
Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less
for 4 hours (12 volts).
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Figure 2
1. Positive post
2. Negative post
3. Charger red (+) wire
4. Charger black (–) wire
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Charging battery produces gasses.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Battery gasses can explode.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away
from battery.
4. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet then from the
negative and positive battery posts (Fig. 2).
5. Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the
level is once again up to the “UPPER” line on
the battery case (Fig. 1) and install covers.
6. Install the battery in the tractor and connect
cables with (2) 1/4 x 3/4” bolts and (2) 1/4”
plastic wing nuts: refer to the Operator’s
Manual, Installing the Battery.