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Electrical System
Maintenance
Electrical System Safety
•
Disconnect the battery or remove the spark-plug
wire before making any repairs. Disconnect the
negative terminal first and the positive terminal
last. Connect the positive terminal first and
negative last.
•
Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and flames. Unplug the
charger before connecting or disconnecting the
battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.
Servicing the Battery
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use
a paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery
terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of
four parts water and 1 part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent
corrosion.
Voltage: 12 V
Removing the Battery
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Open the engine guard.
4.
Remove the battery as shown.
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that
can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
Important:
Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity) to prevent battery damage
when the temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
1.
Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery (page
2.
Check the electrolyte level.
3.
Ensure that the filler caps are installed on the
battery.
4.
Charge the battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 A or 6
hours at 4 to 6 A.
5.
When the battery is fully charged, unplug the
charger from the electrical outlet, and disconnect
the charger leads from the battery posts
49).
6.
Install the battery onto the machine and connect
the battery cables; refer to
(page
38).
Note:
Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected; electrical damage may occur.
37
Figure 48
37).
Installing the Battery
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