So I was slow (well, busy with other stuff, actually), but that's okay as Bob M got here first with excellent advice.
What I was gonna say was it depends whether you've got a generator or an alternator. Bob mentioned it right at the front, but it's important.
Make that determination and go from there.
You say you replaced the battery. Was the old one (if it was even there) a six-volt (three cells, terminals at opposite corners)? If so, did you replace it with a 6-volt? And, if so, I'd charge (pardonnez le pun!) right ahead just like Bob described
The only things that might make any trouble for you are having a 12-volt battery on a 6-volt generator (issues with charging and, unless the tractor fires off a magneto, ignition), or an alternator or a very rare 12v generator on a 6-volt battery.
Other than that, hook it up, polarize the generator and go, like Bob said.
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