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Figure 41
1. Negative cable
2. Nut (1/4 inch)
3. Nut (5/16 inch)
4. Bolt
5. Rubber cover (red)
6. Rubber cover (black)
4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red)
battery terminal. Then remove the positive (red)
battery cable (Figure 41).
5. Remove the hold down plate, j-bolts, and locknuts
securing the battery (Figure 41) and remove the
battery.
Installing the Battery
1. Place the battery onto the machine (Figure 41).
2. Secure the battery with the hold down plate, j-bolts,
and locknuts.
3. First, install the positive (red) battery cable to
positive (+) battery terminal with a nut, washer and
bolt (Figure 41). Slide the rubber cover over the post.
4. Then install the negative battery cable and ground
wire to the negative (-) battery terminal with a nut,
washer and bolt (Figure 41). Slide the rubber cover
over the post.
7. Positive cable
8. Battery hold down plate
9. Washer
10. J-bolt
11. Battery
Checking the Battery Electrolyte Level
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.
1. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must
be up to the upper line (Figure 42). Do not allow the
electrolyte to fall below the Lower line (Figure 42).
1. Vent caps
2. Upper line
2. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery.
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just
before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix
thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Remove the battery from the machine; refer to
Removing the Battery.
Important: Never fill the battery with distilled
water while the battery is installed in the
machine. Electrolyte could be spilled on other
parts and cause corrosion.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Figure 42).
4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell
until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line
(Figure 42) on the battery case.
Important: Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe
corrosion and damage to the chassis.
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Figure 42
3. Lower line
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