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Servicing the Battery
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.
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use
a paper towel to clean the battery and battery box. 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.
Voltage: 12 V with 690 cold cranking amps at 0°F
(-18°C)
Removing the Battery
1.
Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the
parking brake, stop the pump, stop the engine,
and remove the key from the starter switch.
2.
Remove the battery cover and disconnect the
negative (black) ground cable from the battery
post
(Figure
76).
Figure 76
1. Battery cover
2. Strap
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3. Buckle
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could
damage the sprayer 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 reconnect the positive (red)
battery cable before reconnecting the
negative (black) cable.
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could
short against metal sprayer components
causing sparks. Sparks can cause the
battery gasses to explode, resulting in
personal injury.
• When removing or installing the
battery, do not allow the battery
terminals to touch any metal parts of
the sprayer.
• Do not allow metal tools to short
between the battery terminals and
metal parts of the sprayer.
• Always keep the battery strap in place
to protect and secure the battery.
3.
Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the
battery post.
4.
Remove the battery.
Installing the Battery
1.
Set the battery on the battery box so that the
battery posts are away from the sprayer.
2.
Connect the positive (red) cable to the positive
(+) battery post and the negative (black) cable
to the negative (–) battery post using the bolts
and nuts.
3.
Slide the rubber boot over both battery posts.
4.
Install the battery cover and secure it with the
strap removed previously
Important:
Always keep the battery retainer
in place to protect and secure the battery.
62
(Figure
76).
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