BATTERY

Auxiliary Battery Connections

Engine can start with transmission in gear when neutral or safety start switch is by-passed:

1. Do not connect across terminals on starter.

2. Attach a booster battery by connecting the positive terminal of the booster battery to the "positive terminal" provided or to the positive terminal of the machine battery. Connect the negative terminal of the booster battery to the chassis of the machine. Then use recommended starting procedures from operators seat.

3. When necessary repair electrical system components promptly so that "jump starting" will not be attempted.

Machine run-away can cause injury or death to operator and bystanders.

When connecting an auxiliary battery or charger to the tractor battery, make sure you connect positive-to-positive and negative on the auxiliary battery to the tractor side rail as a ground. Do not connect auxiliary battery cables across the terminals of the starter. Start the engine from the operator's seat.

IMPORTANT: This is the only safe method to start the tractor engine with an external power supply. Any other method of starting can cause injury or death to the operator or other persons.

NEGATIVE(-) TERMINAL

POSITIVE(+) TERMINAL

Connect the positive (+) cable clamp of the auxiliary battery to the positive cable terminal of the tractor battery.

Connect the negative (-) cable clamp of the auxiliary battery to the tractor side rail as a ground.

IMPORTANT: Always connect the negative cable last and disconnect the negative cable first to avoid a spark at the battery. A spark can cause a battery explosion and cause injury.

Battery Cables and Terminals

The battery Terminals must be kept clean and tight. A good method to clean terminals is to use Battery Saver. If Saver is not available, remove all corrosion with a wire brush, then wash with a weak solution of baking soda or ammonia. Put some petroleum jelly or light grease on terminals to prevent corrosion.

Removal and Installation of Battery

To remove the battery, disconnects the battery cables and remove the battery bracket. When the battery is installed, make sure the cables are installed on the correct terminals. This is a 12-volt, negative ground electrical system and must be so connected.

NOTE: When removing the battery, disconnect the negative cable from the battery first and when install the batter, reconnect negative cable last for safety reasons.

IMPORTANT: Do not start or operate the engine with the electrical system not completely connected.