Operator's Manual
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1. Remove the battery from the tractor.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
Note: Never fill the battery with electrolyte while the
battery installed in the tractor. Electrolyte could be spilled
on other parts and cause corrosion.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 6).
4. Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell until the
level is up to the upper line on the battery case
(Fig. 6).
Important Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add electrolyte, if necessary, until the electrolyte level
is up to the upper line on the battery case (Fig. 6).
6. Install battery filler caps.
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Figure 6
1. Filler caps
2. Upper line
3. Lower line
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
Warning
Note: Make sure the vent caps are installed in battery.
7. Charge the battery for 1 hour at 10 amps or 2 hours at
5 amps.
8. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 7).
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Figure 7
1. Positive Battery Post
2. Negative Battery Post
3. Red (+) Charger Lead
4. Black (–) Charger Lead
9. Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery
cables. Refer to the Installing the Battery on page 34.
Note: Do not run the tractor with the battery disconnected,
electrical damage may occur.
Checking the Engine Oil
Important The tractor is shipped from the factory with
oil in the engine crankcase
Check the oil level and add only enough oil to raise the
level to the full mark on the dipstick. Refer to Checking
the Engine Oil on page 26.
Checking the Tractor
Lubrication
Check the tractor to ensure it is lubricated. Refer to
Greasing and Lubrication on page 29.
Learn to Operate the Tractor
Learn how to operate the tractor. Read the Operation
section starting on page 16.