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2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
Note: Never fill the battery with electrolyte while the
battery installed in the machine. Electrolyte can be spilled
on other parts and cause corrosion.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 40).
4. Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell until the
level is up to the upper line (Fig. 40) on the battery
case.
Important
Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add electrolyte, if necessary, until the electrolyte level
is up to the upper line (Fig. 40) on the battery case.
6. Reinstall battery filler caps.
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Figure 13
1. Filler caps
2. Upper line
Warning
Charging battery produces gasses that can
explode and cause serious injury.
Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from
battery.
Make sure the ignition switch is off.
Ventilate when charging or using battery in an
enclosed space.
7. Make sure the vent caps are installed in the battery.
Charge the battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 amps or 6
hours at 4 to 6 amps. Do not overcharge the battery.
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8. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 14).
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Figure 14
1. Positive Battery Post
2. Negative Battery Post
9. Install the battery in the machine and connect the
battery cables. Refer to Installing Battery on page 36.
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected, electrical damage may occur.
Step
9
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid
and Engine Oil
Parts needed for this step:
None
Procedure
Check the hydraulic fluid level before the engine is first
started.
Refer to Checking the Hydraulic Fluid on page 41.
Check the engine oil level before the engine is first
started.
Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page page 33.
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3. Red (+) Charger Lead
4. Black (–) Charger Lead
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