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MAINTENANCE
BATTERY SERVICING
On occasion the battery may need immediate care due to age or weather
conditions. Below is an outline relating to several instances that may
occur during the life of the machine. The batteries are located at the rear
of the machine in compartments (1).
IF BATTERY IS DISCHARGED
PRECAUTIONS
•
When checking or handling the battery, stop the engine and turn the
ignition switch key to the OFF position.
•
The battery generates hydrogen gas, be careful there is a hazard of
explosion. Do not bring lighted cigarettes near the battery, or do
anything that will cause sparks.
•
Battery electrolyte is dilute sulfuric acid, and it will attack your
clothes and skin. If it gets on your clothes or on your skin,
immediately wash it off with a large amount of water. If it gets in
your eyes, wash it out with fresh water and consult a doctor.
•
When handling batteries, always wear protective goggles and
rubber gloves.
•
When removing the battery, first disconnect the cable from the
ground (normally the negative (-) terminal).
•
When installing, install the positive (+) terminal first.
•
If a tool touches the positive terminal and the chassis, there is
danger that it will cause a spark, so be extremely careful.
•
If the terminals are loose, there is danger that the defective contact
may generate sparks that will cause an explosion.
•
When removing or installing the terminals, check which is the
positive (+) terminal and which is the negative (-) terminal.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BATTERY
1.
Before removing battery, remove the ground cable (normally connected to the negative (-) terminal). If any tool touches
between the positive terminal and the chassis, there is danger of sparks being generated. Loosen the of the terminal and
remove the wires from the battery.
2.
After installing the battery, secure it in place. Tightening torque: 5.9 to 9.8 Nm (4.3 to 7.2 ft/lbs)
3.
When installing the battery, connect the ground cable last. Install the battery cable and tighten the nut. Tightening torque:
5.9 to 9.8 Nm (4.3 to 7.2 ft/lbs)
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WA320PT-5L
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