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3
Checking Fluid Levels
No Parts Required
Procedure
1. Check the hydraulic fluid level before starting the
engine; refer to Checking the Hydraulic System (page
30).
2. Check the engine oil level before and after starting the
engine; refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level (page
30).
3. Check the cooling system before starting the engine;
refer to Checking the Cooling System (page 53).
4
Activating and Charging the
Battery
No Parts Required
Procedure
Use only electrolyte (1.265 Specific Gravity) to fill battery
initially.
1. Remove the battery from the machine.
Important: Do not add electrolyte while the
battery is in the machine. You could spill it,
causing corrosion.
2. Clean the top of the battery and remove the vent caps
(Figure 5).
1. Vent caps
Figure 5
3. Carefully fill each cell with electrolyte until the plates
are covered with about 6 mm (1/4 inch) of fluid (Figure
6).
4. Allow approximately 20 to 30 minutes for the
electrolyte to soak into the plates.
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that
can explode, and could cause serious injury
or death.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
5. Refill as necessary to bring the electrolyte to within
about 6 mm (1/4 inch) of the bottom of the fill well
(Figure 6).
6. Connect a 3-to-4 amp battery charger to the battery
posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 amps
until the specific gravity is 1.25 or higher and the
temperature is at least 16° C (60° F) with all cells
gassing freely.
7. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
Note: After the battery has been activated, add
only distilled water to replace normal loss, although
maintenance-free batteries should not require water
under normal operating conditions.
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Figure 6
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