Check Hydraulic Oil Level; Battery Maintenance; Cleaning The Battery And Cables - Ferris IS1500ZKAV1944 Operator's Manual

CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL

1. Before removing the reservoir cap, make sure the
area around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the
reservoir is free of dust, dirt, or other debris.
2. Unscrew the reservoir cap (B, Figure 16).
3. Look down the filler neck of the hydraulic oil reservoir
(A, Figure 16) and observe the oil level. When cold,
the oil level should approximately 2-1/2" (6,4 cm)
below top of the filler neck.
4. If necessary, add either Mobil 1™, 15W-50 synthetic
oil or Castrol Syntec™ 5W-50 oil. DO NOT use con-
ventional oils.
5. Reinstall the reservoir cap.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free
BCIU1 battery.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

1. Remove the hydraulic oil reservoir mounting hard-
ware (C, Figure 17) and move the reservoir (D) for-
ward to expose the battery.
2. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
(black) cable first (B).
3. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
wire brush until shiny.
4. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables,
positive (red) cable first (A).
5. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro-
leum jelly or non-conducting grease.
6. Reposition the oil reservoir and secure in place with
the hardware previously removed.
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid
spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away
from the battery.
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect
it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive
terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
2-1/2"
(6,4 cm)
Figure 16. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
A. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
B. Reservoir Cap
C
B
Figure 17. Battery Compartment
A. Positive (+) Cable & Terminal
B. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal
C. Reservoir Mounting Hardware
D. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
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B
A
D
C
A