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Service ElectricalCleaning or Replacing Battery3. Disconnect black negative (-) cable (C) from battery first. 4. Pull back red positive terminal cover (B) and disconnect red positive (+) cable (A). 5. Clean battery with a damp cloth or rag. Keep dirt out of battery cells. 6. Remove corrosion from terminals and cable clamps with a wire brush. 7. If necessary, remove battery to thoroughly clean it: · Remove two nuts (D) to remove hold-down hooks (E) and battery hold-down (F). · Clean battery, battery terminals, cable ends, battery box, and other parts with a solution of 1 part baking soda to 4 parts water. Keep solution out of battery cells. NOTE: If you need a new battery, install a John Deere battery or a battery of equal specification. (See your John Deere dealer.) · Rinse all parts with clean water and let dry. NOTE: Install cable eyelets on the back of the battery posts. · Install battery with posts forward. · Connect red positive (+) cable (A) behind battery. Connect cable. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to prevent corrosion. Make sure connection is tight. Push red positive cover (B) over positive terminal. · Connect black negative (-) cable (C) to battery. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to prevent corrosion. Make sure connection is tight. Checking Battery Electrolyte Level
2. Remove battery manifold cap(s). 3. Electrolyte (A) should be 6 mm (1/4 in.) above plates (C). 4. Add distilled water if necessary. NOTE: On Early Model batteries, be sure manifold cap hose is behind positive cable. Charging the BatteryFollow instructions on the battery charger or in the charger operator's manual, or use the instructions below as a guide. · Wait until the battery has warmed to room temperature. Do not charge a frozen battery. · Check the electrolyte level of each cell. · Install the battery cap(s) on the battery. Turn OFF and unplug the charger before you connect cables to the battery or disconnect cables from the battery. If the battery becomes warm to touch during charging: · Stop charging the battery until it cools.
3. Leave cell caps on battery while you charge it. 4. Connect positive (+) charger cable to positive (+) battery terminal. 5. Connect negative (-) charger cable to negative (-) battery terminal. 8. Unplug charger cord. Remove charger cables. Using Booster Battery1. Connect positive (+) booster cable to booster battery (A) positive (+) post (C). 2. Connect the other end of positive (+) booster cable to the disabled vehicle battery (B) positive (+) post (D). 3. Connect negative (-) booster cable to booster battery negative (-) post (E). 4. Connect the other end (F) of negative (-) booster cable to a metal part of the disabled machine frame away from battery. 5. Start the engine of the disabled machine and run machine for several minutes. 6. Carefully disconnect the booster cables in the exact reverse order: negative cable first and then the positive cable. Cleaning and Gapping Spark Plugs
2. Disconnect spark plug wires (A) from spark plugs. There is one spark plug on each side of the engine. 3. Remove spark plugs from engine. 4. Clean spark plugs carefully with a wire brush. · Pitted or damaged electrodes. NOTE: In Canada, replace spark plugs with resistor-type plugs only. 6. Replace spark plugs as necessary. 7. Check plug gap with a wire feeler gauge. 8. Gap must be 0.76 mm (0.030 in.). 9. To change gap, move outer electrode. 10. Install and tighten spark plugs to 20 N·m (15 lb-ft). Replacing Fuses2. Remove right-hand side panel. NOTE: The separate fuse (not shown) on the wiring harness is for the fuel pump. 4. Check metal clip (C) in fuse window. Discard fuse if clip is broken. A - Fuse for Switches (15 Amp) 5. Push new fuse into proper socket. 6. Install side panel. Lower hood. Replacing Headlight Bulb2. Remove appropriate side panel. 3. Turn bulb socket (A) 1/8 turn to the left to remove socket from headlight housing. 4. Push bulb down and turn 1/4 to the left to remove bulb from the socket. 7. Install side panel. Lower hood. Replacing Taillight Bulb1. Turn socket (A) 1/4 turn to the left to remove it. Replacing Indicator Light Bulb3. Push in on clips (B) to lift out indicator light panel (C). NOTE: You do not need to disconnect panel wires. 4. Push down on tabs and pull out panel back (D). 5. Turn bad bulb socket to the left to remove it. 6. Bulbs and sockets (E) can be replaced with bulbs and sockets (F). Remove and install good bulb and socket. Return bad bulb and socket to hole (F) until a new bulb can be purchased. Other bulbs and sockets must be replaced with appropriate service part from your John Deere dealer.
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