Bolens LT-185 - Manual (Page 8)

BATTERY IDENTIFICATION
Compare the battery in your lawn tractor (located
under the seat) with the illustration above. Type “A”
batteries are activated and are ready to use. Type
“B” batteries must be filled with battery fluid (acid)
and charged before they are put into service. Follow
the instructions which apply to the battery in your
lawn tractor.
ACTIVATING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
(TYPE “B” BATTERY ONLY)
Do not activate battery (fill with battery acid)
until battery is actually placed in service. Be
certain to read previous battery warnings before
activating the battery.
1. Pivot the seat pivot bracket forward. Unhook the
strap which secures the battery (hook is on rear
frame, urider fender). Disconnect the positive
cable from the positive terminal. Save the
hardware for reassembly.
2. Remove the battery from the lawn tractor, paying
attention to how the battery is placed in the unit,
and how the drain tube (attached to the battery)
is routed.
3. Activate the battery as instructed in the “Quick
Start” brochure included with the battery fluid.
Read instructions carefully.
NOTE: You can continue assembling the lawn
tractor while battery is standing for 30 minutes (after
filling with acid), and later while you are charging the
battery.
IMPORTANT: To obtain the maximum life from
your battery, it MUST BE CHARGED prior to
initial use.
CHARGE THE BATTERY after the 30 minute
standing period. Battery P/N 725-1705D—Charge at
2-3 amps for one hour. Battery P/N 725-1707D, 725-
0453G and 725-1750—Charge at 6 amps for one
hour.
NOTE: If you charge the battery at a lower AMP
rate, use a hydrometer to make sure the battery is
completely charged. The hydrometer should read
1.260 minimum at an electrolyte temperature of 60-
11CPF. DO NOT CHARGE AT MORE THAN 6
AMPS.
ATTACHING THE STEERING WHEEL
1. The hardware for attaching the steering wheel
has been packed inside the steering wheel.
Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and
remove the hardware.
2. With the wheels of the tractor pointing
straight forward, place the steering wheel over
the steering shaft, positioning steering wheel as
desired. See Figure 3.
3. Place the washer with the cupped side down
over the steering shaft. Secure with hex lock
bolt.
4. Place the steering wheel cap over the center of
the steering wheel and seat it with your hand.
Steering
Wheel -
Cap
Hex
Cupped
Washer
Steering
Shaft
Figure 3