1. The water in the electrolyte evapo-
ratesduringrecharging.Insufcient
battery electrolyte may cause bat-
tery damage. Excessive electrolyte
spills over and damages the tractor
body.
2. To slow charge the battery, connect
the battery positive terminal to the
charger positive terminal and the
negative to the negative, then re-
charge in the standard fashion.
3. Boost charging is only for emer-
gencies. It will partially charge the
battery at a high rate and in a short
time. It is applicable when the boost
charging battery is used. If boost
charging fails, the battery service
life will be shortened.
4. When the battery is discharged and
should be replaced, replace it with a
newonewiththesamespecication
as shown in Table 1.
TABLE 1
Battery TYPE Volts (v)
535 MF or Delkor DF65D
12
t91Oa31a
DIRECTION FOR STORAGE
1. When storing the tractor for a long
period, remove the battery from trac-
tor, store in a dry place out of direct
sunlight.
2. The battery self-discharges while it
is stored.
Recharge it once every three months
in hot seasons and once every six
months in cold seasons.
1. Stop the engine and remove the
key.
2. Apply moderate thumb pressure to
the belt between pulleys.
3. If tension is incorrect, loosen the al-
ternator mounting bolts and, using a
lever placed between the alternator
and the engine block, pull the alter-
natoroutuntilthedeectionofthe
belts falls within acceptable limits.
4. Replace the fan belt if it is damaged
or cracked.
(1) Adjusting Bolt
(A) Belt Tension (B) To Tighten
ADJUSTING FAN BELT TENSION