User manual MTD IH CUB TRACTOR

[. . . ] SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This safety, symbol is used to coil your attention these to instructions instructions. concerning your personal Be sure to observe and follow Disengage all clutches and shift starting the engine. into neutralbefore Watch out for traffic when crossing or nearroadways. Dis engage power to any attachments stop engine before leaving operator's making any repairs or adjustments. and seat or When u~ing any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the machine while in operation. Know the controls and how to stop quicklyREAD THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. Do not allow children or adults to operate the equipment without proper instructions. Clear work area of objects which might be picked up by the mower and thrown. [. . . ] tInder no circumstances add any special battery "dopes", solutions, or powders. Electric storage batteries give off highly inflammable hydrogen gas when charging and continue to do so for some time after receiving a steady charge. Do not under any circumstances allow an electric spark or an open flame near the battery. Do not lay tools across battery terminals as this may result in a spark or short circuit which may cause an explosion. A The light will automatically flash whenever lighting switch is in the lION" position. the A Tractors with Electric Starting and Lighting: The light will automatically flash whenever the red taillight is "ON". If local laws do not approve the use of a flashing light, remove the two-unit multiple connector from the flasher unit and connect the 6-inch jumper to the two-unit connector. This will provide a steady light. 33 ELECTRICALSYSTEM STORAGE BATTERY. Continued Liquid Level -Continued For dependable battery service International Harvester dealer. Specific Gravity see your Example No. 2 Hydrometer reading. (. 004x2) 1. 263 The specific gravity of the electrolyte indicates the relative condition of the battery charge and warns when it may be necessary to Use Ccnaccurate hydrometer when testing for specific gravity. Wide variationsindicate something is wrong. Weather Operation recharge the battery. It is especially important to keep the batclose to full charge for cold weatheroperation. Add water to the battery in freezingtemperatur only when the tractor is to oper-ate for several hours, to thoroughly mix the water and electrolyte, or damage to the battery will result from the water freezing. The electrolyte of a battery in various stages of charge will start to freeze at tem-peratures indicated below: tery Specific (Corrected GraviJY to +SO F. ) Freezing Degrees Temperature Fahrenheit A-30612 1. 265 1. 220 1. 210 1. lSO 1. 160 1. 140 1. 100 1. 000 SOoF. +30oF. Illust. 34 Taking a hydrameter reading af electrolyte in the battery (l2-volt shown). Inspect the battery once every two weeks to maintain the correct specific gravity. The specific gravity of a fully char~ed battery is 1. 255 to 1. 270 corrected to +80 F. Never allow the battery to fall below 1. 230. The specific gravity reading will temperature of the electrolyte. taken at any temperature other a temperature correction must is done by adding . 004 specific for every 100 above +800F. , and bJ . 004 specific gravity for every 10 vary withthe For read-ings than +800F. , be applied. This gravity subtracting below+800F. The temperatures shown indicate the approximate points at which the first ice crystals begin to appear in the solution. The solution does not freeze solid until a lower tem-perature is reached. A battery three-fourths charged is in no danger of damage from freezing. Therefore keep the battery better than three-fourths charged, especially during winter weather. If your tractor is not to be operated for some time during the winter months, it is advisable to remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry place above freezing (+32OF . ). Place the battery on a rack or bench. Ground Coble When replacing a that the ground cable (-) terminal (on or to the positive (+) battery, make certain is connected to the nega-tive the twelve-volt battery) terminal (on the six-voltbattery). Example No. 1Hydrometer Corrected Electrolyte Subtract . 024 Sp. is. 1. 270 +20oF. . 004x6) Note: Before working on any part of the electrical system, disconnect the batteryground cable from the battery terminal. [. . . ] the cooling fuel strainer system. and 44 11 Cold sedimentbowl weather Clutch Combination pedal rear precautions. light and tail- 20 6 5 22 10 Adjusting the seat (International Cub Adjusting Lo-Boy) the tread widths (Rear 52, 53 Air Wheels). Before Airinthesystem Air Mter Air Belt intake cleaning the cleaner pulley operating engine cap and oil system. the equipment (Fast- 14 25 719. 33 "';over No. 221 to 24, 55 filler 20 Belt pulley and power take-off Brakes. [. . . ]