Assembly - Great Dane GDWG17KAE Operator's Manual

Assembly

Activate and Charge Battery
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte
contains sulfuric acid. It is poisonous and can
cause serious burns:
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Keep skin protected.
• If electrolyte is swallowed, get medical
attention immediately.
• If electrolyte is splashed into eyes, flush
immediately with water for 15-30 minutes and
get medical attention.
• If electrolyte is splashed onto skin, flush
immediately with water and get medical
attention if necessary.
1. Park the vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the
Safety section.)
2. Remove battery from machine and set it on a level
surface.
3. Remove battery cell caps. Make sure cap vents are not
plugged.
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A
B
4. Fill the battery:
• Only use battery acid with a 1.265 specific gravity.
• Slowly add acid (A) to each cell. The solution should
be 6 mm (1/4 in.) above plates (B), but no higher than 6
mm (1/4 in.) from the bottom of the filler neck (C).
5. Install the battery caps before charging the battery.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Wait 20 minutes before
charging the battery to allow the plates to "absorb"
the acid, so they will take a charge well.
Battery must be charged before operation. Adding
acid without charging will result in battery damage.
6. Charge the battery for a minimum of 30 minutes at 5-10
amps. If your battery charger has a Deep Cycle or
ASSEMBLY
Maintenance Free setting, use this setting to charge the
battery. Failure to charge the battery before use will reduce
battery performance and life.
7. Install the battery in the machine.
Check Fluid Levels
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Check all fluid levels
before attempting to start the machine. Machine
should be parked on a hard, level surface with the
key switch in the STOP position.
Check Engine Oil Level
Oil level should be between the ADD and FULL marks on
the dipstick. Add oil as necessary.
Check Transmission Oil Level
Hydraulic oil level should be to the top of the FULL COLD
mark on the reservoir dipstick. Add oil as necessary.
Check Safety System
For a complete checkout procedure of the safety interlock
system, see Testing the Safety Interlock System in the
Operating section.
Check Tire Pressure
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation
of tire and rim parts is possible when they are
serviced incorrectly:
• Do not inflate the tires above the
recommended pressure.
MIF
• Do not stand in front of or over the tire
assembly when inflating. Use a clip-on chuck
and extension hose long enough to allow you
to stand to one side.
1. Check tires for damage.
2. Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge.
3. Check that tires have equal pressure. Add or remove air
if necessary.
Tire Size
Front: 9 x 3.5 - 4
Rear: 18 x 7.5 - 8
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Pressure
172-207 kPa (25-30 psi)
69-83 kPa (10-12 psi)