Countax Garden Tractor - Manual (Page 20)

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C Series Garden Tractor - Battery & Spark Plug
BATTERY - Fig 51
The battery is located underneath the fuel tank of your
C Series tractor. As long as you follow these simple
maintenance procedures, the battery can last many years,
but always check with your dealer if you feel that the
battery is leaking or faulty.
As with a car, it is VERY important not to lay metal tools
across the terminals of the battery. Ensure that the terminal
connectors are tightly secured and not exposed to any
foreign metal objects loose in the battery compartment.
Regularly clean the terminals and coat with petroleum jelly
and ensure electrolyte levels are topped up to the correct
level, taking care not to over-fill.
Check that the battery terminals are correctly placed –
green neutral (-) red positive (+). The battery should be
periodically charged throughout the winter lay-off. It has
run down during normal summer use there could be
several causes.
1. Distilled water not topped up.
2. Ignition left on.
3. 10amp fuse needs replacing.
4. The battery needs replacing.
If ‘1’, ‘2’ and ‘3’ appear not to be applicable, first re-charge
the battery using a trickle charger and await a second
failure before calling your dealer. Alternatively the engine
can be started using jump leads and the battery re-charged
in use.
SPARK PLUG - Fig 52
Please note the make of the engine used in your tractor
and be sure to fit the correct spark plug and set to the
correct gap.
See engine Manufacturer’s handbook for relevant spark
plug data.
HEADLIGHTS - Fig 53
To replace a headlight bulb, follow this sequence:
1. Lift the bonnet and locate and unscrew bulb holder by
holding firmly and rotating in an anti-clockwise direction.
Be careful not to damage the reflector.
2. Remove the bulb from holder by carefully pushing it anti-
clockwise and then pulling to release.
3. To fit replacement bulb (12v 21w) push into holder and
rotate clockwise.
4. Insert bulb and bulb holder carefully into the headlight
and rotate clockwise until it locates.
NOTE: - If both lights have gone off, it could be the fuse on
the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) see page 19).
Battery Terminals
Bulb (12v 21w)
Set Spark Plug to the Correct Gap
Max charge rate: 1.5 amps
Fig 51
Fig 52
Fig 53
Headlight Reflector
Bulb Holder