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Electrical System
Maintenance
Important: Before welding on the machine,
disconnect both cables from the battery, both wire
harness plugs from the electronic control module,
and the terminal connector from the alternator to
prevent damage to the electrical system.
Servicing the Battery
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the
electrolyte level and clean the battery.
Every 25 hours—Check the battery
cable connections.
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which
is a deadly poison and causes severe burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact
with 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.
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
The battery electrolyte level must be properly maintained
and the top of the battery kept clean. If the machine is
stored in a location where temperatures are extremely
high, the battery will run down more rapidly than if
the machine is stored in a location where temperatures
are cool.
Check the electrolyte level every 25 operating hours or,
if machine is in storage, every 30 days.
Maintain the cell level with distilled or demineralized
water. Do not fill the cells above the bottom of the split
ring inside each cell. Install the filler caps with the vents
pointing to the rear (toward the fuel tank).
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 caps while
cleaning.
Battery cables must be tight on the terminals to provide
good electrical contact.
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks
can cause the battery gasses to explode,
resulting in personal injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black)
battery cable before disconnecting the
positive (red) cable.
• Always connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative (black)
cable.
If corrosion occurs at the terminals, disconnect the
cables, negative (–) cable first, and scrape clamps and
terminals separately. Reconnect the cables, positive (+)
cable first, and coat the terminals with petroleum jelly.
Fuses
The fuses in the electrical system are located on the back
of the instrument panel (Figure 49).
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