Bolens 820 thru 829 - Manual (Page 23)

Add only distilled water. Never add additional
acid or any other chemicals to the battery after initial
activation.
NOTE: After operating the tractor for a long period
of time, check the fluid level in the battery as it can
overheat and lose fluid.
CHARGiNG THE BATTERY (Ali Batteries)
The engine is equipped with an alternator which
charges battery when tractor is operated. Under
normal conditions, the battery only needs to be
charged before, during and after off-season storage.
Follow the instructions under “Off-Season Storage.”
To charge the battery: Battery P/N 725-1705D—
Charge at 2-3 amps for one hour. Battery P/N 725-
1707D, 725-0453G, 725-1750, and 725-1706-
Charge at 6 amps for one hour.
REMOVING / INSTALLING / JUMP STARTING
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WARNING: When removing or
installing the battery, follow these
instructions to prevent the screwdriver from
shorting against the frame.
Removing the Battery: Disconnect negative cable
first, then positive cable.
Installing the Battery: Connect positive cable first,
then negative cable.
Jump Starting
1. First, connect end of one jumper cable to the
positive terminal of the good battery, then the
other end to the positive terminal of the dead
battery.
2. Connect the other jumper cable to the negative
terminal of the good battery, then to the FRAME
OF THE UNIT WITH THE DEAD BATTERY.
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WARNING: Failure to use this
procedure could cause sparking, and the
gas in either battery could explode.
CLEAN THE BATTERY
Clean the battery by removing it from the unit and
washing with a baking soda and water solution. If
necessary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire
brush to remove deposits. Coat terminals and
exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to pre­
vent corrosion.
BATTERY FAILURES
Some common causes for battery failure are:
incorrect initial activation, lack of water, adding
chemicals other than water after initial activation,
undercharging, overcharging, corroded connections,
freezing.
These failures do not constitute
warranty.
TIRES
Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is
30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should be maintained on
all tires. Check tire sidewalls for proper inflation.
When installing a tire to the rim, be certain rim is
clean and free of rust. Lubricate both the tire and rim
generously. Never inflate to over 30 p.s.i. to seat
beads.
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WARNING: Excessive pressure (over
30 p.s.i.) when seating beads may cause
tire/rim assembly to burst with force
sufficient to cause serious injury.
FUEL FILTER
Your unit is equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel
filter. Replace filter whenever contamination or
discoloration is noticed. Order replacement filter
through your authorized engine service dealer.
BELT REPLACEMENT
Deck Belt
1. Remove the deck by following instructions on
pages 11 thru 13 in reverse order.
Left Hand
Pulley Cover
Right Hand
Pulley Cover
Belt
Guard
Deck Stabilizer
Diagonal
Brace
2
.
Figure 30
Remove the left hand pulley cover by unhooking
the spring and removing five self-tapping
screws. See Figure 30.
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