3
Installing the Steering Wheel
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Steering wheel
1
Locknut (1-1/2 inches)
1
Washer
1
Steering wheel cap
Procedure
1. Slide the steering wheel onto the steering shaft
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1. Steering wheel
2. Washer
2. Slide the washer onto the steering shaft
3. Secure the steering wheel to the shaft with a locknut
and tighten it to 27 to 35 N-m (20 to 26 ft-lb)
4. Install the cap to the steering wheel and secure it with 6
bolts
(Figure
5).
4
Activating and Charging the
Battery
No Parts Required
Procedure
Use only electrolyte (1.265 specific gravity) to fill the battery
initially.
4
3
2
1
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3. Locknut
4. Cap
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1. Remove the fasteners and battery clamp and lift out
the battery.
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
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3. Carefully fill each cell with electrolyte until the plates
are covered with about 6 mm (1/4 inch) of fluid
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5).
1. Electrolyte
4. Allow approximately 20 to 30 minutes for the
electrolyte to soak into the plates. Fill as necessary to
bring the electrolyte to within about 6 mm (1/4 inch)
of the bottom of the fill well
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
5. Connect a 2 to 4 amp battery charger to the battery
posts. Charge the battery for 2 hours at 4 amps or for
13
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