Weed Eater WE12538M - Manual (Page 22)

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TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 24)
WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-
er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks,
fl ame and smoking ma te ri als away from
bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion
when around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-
tion of this man u al).
If “jumper ca bles” are used for emer gen cy starting, follow
this pro ce dure:
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT
SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT
SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START
OTHER VEHICLES.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
• Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to
short against tractor chassis.
• Connect one end of the BLACK ca ble to the NEGA TIVE
(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.
• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good
chassis ground, away from fuel tank and bat tery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
• BLACK cable fi rst from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
• RED cable last from both batteries.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
FIG. 25
FIG. 26
SEAT PAN
KEPS
NUT
HEX
BOLT
POSITIVE (RED)
CABLE
NEGATIVE
(BLACK) CABLE
TER MI NAL
COVER
REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 25 and 26)
WARNING: Do not short battery
ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals
at the same time. Before connect-
ing battery, remove metal bracelets,
wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
fi rst to prevent sparking from ac ci -
den tal grounding.
• Lift seat pan to raised position.
• Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED battery
cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.
• Install new battery with terminals in same position as
old battery.
• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal
with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
Slide terminal cover over terminal.
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter-
mi nal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely.
WEAK OR DEAD
BATTERY FULLY CHARGED
BATTERY
FIG. 24
FIG. 23
RE TAIN ING RING
WASH ERS
SQUARE KEY (REAR
WHEEL ONLY)
AXLE COVER
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 23)
• Block up axle securely.
• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not lose).
• Repair tire and reassemble.
• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub
and axle. Insert square key.
• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
• Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fl at tires due to
slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.