Sears 917.255741 - Manual (Page 5)

B A T T E R Y I W S T A L L A T Ü O W
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WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD.
WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDI­
ATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT
WITH ELECTROLYTE.
DO NOT SMOKE, FUMES FROM CHARG­
ED ELECTROLYTE ARE EXPLOSIVE.
CUT AWAY VIEW
1, Fill and charge Battery (before installing}. NOTE: SEE
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH BAT­
TERY.
a. Fill Battery with electrolyte to bottoms of tubes in cells
(Fig, 4}. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL OVERFILLING
WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR.
Check level of electrolyte after 30 minutes. Add addi­
tional electrolyte if necessary. NOTE: TIGHTEN VENT
CAPS SECURELY,
Charge Battery at a rate not exceeding three amperes
for about two and one half hours.
Neutralize excess electrolyte for disposal by adding it
to four inches of water in a five gallon plastic contain­
er. Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding
baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no
more foaming.
b.
c.
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DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS.
BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY, RE­
MOVE METAL BRACELETS, WRIST-
WATCH BANDS, RINGS, ETC. FROM
YOUR PERSON.
2, Position Battery in tractor as follows:
a. Lift Seat (Fig. 5).
b. Lower Battery into Fender Wei
toward front of tractor (Fig
rests in Battery Tray (Fig. 6),
with Battery Terminals
5). Make sure Battery
NOTE: BE SURE BATTERY DRAIN TUBE IS SECURE­
LY ATTACHED TO BATTERY TRAY DRAIN.
3, Connect Battery Cables using: two Hex Bolts, two Flat
Washers, two Lockwashers and two Hex Nuts (shown full
size below) found in Bag of Parts,
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A POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CON­
NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS
FROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING
Connect RED Battery Cable to Positive (+} Battery Ter­
minal with Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lockwasher and Hex
Nut (Fig. 6). Tighten securely.
Connect BLACK Ground Cable to Negative (-) Battery
Terminal with remaining Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lock-
washer and Hex Nut (Fig. 6). Tighten securely.
VENT CAP
BATTERY
TUBE
BATTERY
CELL
FIGURE 4
NEGATIVE
TERMINAL