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Note:
The negative terminal has "NEG" on the
battery cover.
Note:
Do not connect the other end of the
jumper cable to the negative post of the
discharged battery. Connect the jumper cable to
the engine or frame. Do not connect the jumper
cable to the fuel system.
Figure 52
1. Battery
4.
Start the engine in the machine providing the
jump-start.
Note:
Let it run for a few minutes, then start
your engine.
5.
Remove the negative jumper cable first from
your engine, then the battery in the other
machine.
6.
Install the battery cover to the battery base.
Servicing the Battery
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the
Every 50 hours—Check the battery cable
connections.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,
which is fatal if consumed and causes severe
burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte or allow it to
contact your skin, eyes or clothing. Wear
safety glasses to shield your eyes and
rubber gloves to protect your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
•
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged.
•
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged.
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•
If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them
with a solution of 4 parts water and 1 part baking
soda.
•
Apply a light coating of grease to the battery
terminals to prevent corrosion.
•
Maintain the battery electrolyte level.
•
Keep the top of the battery clean by washing it
periodically with a brush dipped in ammonia or
bicarbonate of soda solution. Flush the top surface
with water after cleaning. Do not remove the fill
cap while cleaning.
•
Ensure that the battery cables are kept tight on the
terminals to provide good electrical contact.
•
Maintain the cell electrolyte level with distilled or
demineralized water. Do not fill the cells above the
bottom of the fill ring inside each cell.
•
If you store the machine in a location where
temperatures are extremely high, the battery runs
down more rapidly than if the machine is stored in
a location where temperatures are cool.
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battery-fluid level (every 30 days if
in storage).
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