12 Section 3 — ASSembly & Set-Up
Connecting the Battery Cables
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.
CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always
followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your equipment
may have been left disconnected from the terminals at the
factory. To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows:
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The
negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
NOTE: If the positive battery cable is already attached, skip
ahead to step 2.
Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive battery
terminal and attach the red cable to the positive battery
Figure 3-8
2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative
battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative
Position the red rubber boot over the positive battery
terminal to help protect it from corrosion.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown
on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in
operating the tractor.
Install the Rear Hitch Bracket
Remove the hex flange screws and flange lock nuts that
Figure 3-9
2.
with the hex flange screws and flange lock nuts removed
Figure 3-10