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BATTERY
CARE
/
MAINTEN
ANCE
(IF
SO EQUIPPED)
A
DANGER
Follow the battery safety rules given in
Sections 1 and 2 of this Manual. Failure to
carefully follow all Safety Rules may result
in personal injury or property damage from
such causes as an explos
ion
of battery
gases,
acid
burns,
or electrical
burns.
Care in Service
1.
Once a month or every 10 operating
hours,
whichever occurs first
,
check the level of the
electrolyte
solution.
Make certain it is
filled
to the
"UPPER
LEVEL"
line that is marked on the
bat-
tery
case.
If
necessary,
add
distilled or
deminer-
alized water to restore the electrolyte to the cor-
rect level. Never Use
Battery
Ac
id
To Refi
ll
The Battery. Replace the battery caps
securely
and wipe
the
battery top after filling
.
Then run
the engine outdoors for about 20 minutes at
3/4-
speed to recharge and recirculate the
electrolyte
solution
.
For
safety,
do not leave the tiller unat-
tended while the engine is
running.
A
DANGER
Electrolyte is sulfur
ic
acid
solution .
Avoid
spillage and
contact
with
skin,
eyes
,
and
clothing
.
Wear protective clothing and rub-
ber gloves; also
shie ld
eyes with safety
goggles when working near the
battery.
2.
Keep the battery clean at all
times.
If you find
corrosion on the
battery
posts or cable
terminals,
remove the battery and clean it
with
a
solution
of
baking soda
and
water.
(Tighten the
battery caps
securely before cleaning the
battery
and do not
allow any of the baking soda
/
water solution to
enter
any of
the battery cells. Be sure to clean
any remaining solution off the
battery.)
You can use a wire
brush, sandpaper, or
steel
wool to clean the posts and terminals
.
After
cleaning
,
coat the posts and terminals with
petroleum jelly or
silicone
grease to prevent new
corrosion
from forming.
3.
Periodically
check the entire
electrical
system
for loose or dirty
connections.
4.
Periodically
check
the battery
clamp for
tight-
ness.
It should hold the
battery
firmly in
place.
However, you should
not
overtighten
the battery
clamp as this could damage the
battery case.
5.
Periodically chec
k
that the vent tube is not
crimped or
pinched anywhere along
its
length.
Battery
Storage
The optional electric start engi
ne
has a
recharging circuit that
will properly maintain
the
battery's
state
of charge during
the regular
tilling
season.
When the tiller
won't
be used for an
ex-
tended
period
of
time,
we recommend that you
fully charge the battery before placing it in
stor-
age.
Before reinstalling the battery after
storage,
give it a thorough recharge.
A
DANGER
Batteries generate
explosive
gases
.
Keep
sparks and flames
away
from the battery at
all
times.
Ventilate the area
when
charging or using
the battery in an enclosed area.
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
The ca
rbu retor
on your til
ler 's
engine has
been
adjusted
at the
factory
for best operating
speed and
air/fuel mixture. Readjustment
of the
carburetor
should
not be necessary.
If you think that the carburetor needs to be ad-
justed
, please contact your
nearest Author
ized
Engine Service Outlet for
assistance.
It stands to
reason that
technicians trained
to
work
on
your
particular engine
have
the
knowledge,
the
partic-
ular tools
,
and the necessary parts
required
to
do the very best job for you.
Changing the
engine
governed speed
will
void
the engine
warranty.
A
WARNING
Do not tamper with the engine
governor.
It
is set for proper
engine speed.
Overspeeding
the engine
above
the
engine
manufactu
rer 's
recommended
high
speed
setting could result in property damage or
personal injury.
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