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2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Close the fuel shut-off valve located under the
front of the fuel tank.
4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together
and slide them away from the filter (Figure 30).
5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
6. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps
close to the filter (Figure 30).
7. Open the fuel shut-off valve.
Figure 30
1. Fuel lter
2. Hose clamp
Electrical System
Maintenance
Servicing the Battery
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Check the electrolyte level in the battery every
25 hours. Always keep the battery clean and fully
charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery
case. If the battery terminals are corroded, clean
them with a solution of four parts water and one
3. Fuel line
part baking soda. Apply a light coating of grease
to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion.
Voltage: 12 v
Removing the Battery
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal tractor components causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses
to explode, resulting in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery,
do not allow the battery terminals to
touch any metal parts of the tractor.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of
the tractor.
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO). and move
the control levers to the neutral locked position
and apply the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post (Figure 31).
Incorrect battery cable routing could
damage the tractor and cables causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery
gasses to explode, resulting in personal
injury.
• Always disconnect the negative
(black) battery cable before
disconnecting the positive (red)
cable.
• Always connect the positive (red)
battery cable before connecting the
negative (black) cable.
5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red)
cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from
the battery post (Figure 31).
6. Remove the battery hold-down (Figure 31) and
lift the battery from the battery tray.
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