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Charging the Battery
Warning
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
Important
Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to
prevent battery damage when the temperature is below
32°F (0°C).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing
the Battery on page 23.
2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking the
Electrolyte Level on page 24.
3. Make sure that the vent caps are installed in the battery.
Charge the battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 amps or
6 hours at 4 to 6 amps. Do not overcharge the battery.
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 26).
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Figure 26
1. Positive Battery Post
2. Negative Battery Post
5. Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery
cables; refer to Installing the Battery on page 24.
Important
Do not run the tractor with the battery
disconnected. Electrical damage may occur.
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3. Red (+) Charger Lead
4. Black (–) Charger Lead
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Draining the Fuel Tank
Danger
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
• Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
1. Park the tractor so that the left front side is slightly
lower than the right side to ensure that the fuel tank
drains completely.
2. Disengage the blades (PTO).
3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral.
4. Set the parking brake.
5. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
6. Remove the ignition key.
7. Open the hood.
8. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it
up the fuel line toward the fuel tank (Fig. 27).
Figure 27
1. Hose clamp
2. Fuel line
9. Pull the fuel line off of the filter (Fig. 27) and allow the
gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan.
Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter
because the fuel tank is empty.
10. Install the fuel line onto the filter. Slide the hose clamp
close to the filter to secure the fuel line and filter.
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3. Filter
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