Hayter Mowers Heritage Tractor Code143P 30-Dec - Manual (Page 13)

ASSEMBLY
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MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the
battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the
battery must be charged.
1. Check the battery date on top of the battery (Figure 5).
2. If the battery is put into service before the battery date, the
battery cables can be attached without charging the battery.
See “How To Install The Battery Cables”.
3. If the battery is put into service after the battery date, the
battery must be charged. See “How To Charge The
Maintenance Free Battery”.
HOW TO CHARGE THE MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not
smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The
fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion.
1. Remove the battery. See “How To Remove The Battery”.
2. Remove the protective caps from the battery terminals.
3. Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery. Charge at
a rate of 6 amperes for one hour. If you do not have a battery
charger, have an authorized service center charge the battery.
4. Install the battery. See “How To Install The Battery”.
HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
1. Rotate the battery clamp to the DOWN position (Figure 4 and
Figure 5).
2. To remove the battery, tilt the battery forward and then lift the
battery.
CAUTION: Do not tilt the battery more than 45 degrees. If the
battery tilts more than 45 degrees, battery acid can leak from
the battery.
Figure 4
SIDE
VIEW
Battery Clamp
UP − Operating Position
DOWN − Removal Position
HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY
1. Install the battery tray (Figure 6). Make sure the drain on the
bottom of the battery tray goes through the hole in the frame
as shown in Figure 6.
2. Turn the battery so that the positive (+) terminal is on the right
side of the unit. Set the battery in the battery tray.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the battery fits under the tabs at
the back of the unit.
3. Rotate the battery clamp to the UP position (Figure 4 and
Figure 6).
HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY CABLES
WARNING: To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to
the positive (+) terminal before you connect the black
cable.
NOTE: Before you attach the battery cables, make sure the
battery is fully charged. This will extend the life of the battery
and provide the necessary power to start the engine.
Use the fasteners shown below to install the battery cables. The
fasteners are shown at full size.
(A)
6x99
(B)
14x79
1. Remove the protective caps from the battery terminals.
2. If equipped, slide the terminal cover onto the red cable
(Figure 6). Fasten the red cable to the positive (+) terminal
with the fasteners as shown. Push the terminal cover onto the
battery terminal.
3. Fasten the black cable to the negative (−) terminal with the fas-
teners as shown.
Figure 5
Battery
Battery Clamp
DOWN position
Battery Date Code
Drain
Black Cable
Red Cable
Positive (+)
Terminal
Tabs
B
Terminal
Cover
Battery
Figure 6
Battery Clamp
UP Position
A
Battery Tray