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
41).
6. Install the battery onto the machine and connect
the battery cables; refer to
(page
39).
Note:
Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected; electrical damage may occur.
Figure 41
1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
39).
(Figure
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3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead
Servicing the Fuses
The electrical system is protected by fuses, and
requires no maintenance. If a fuse blows, check the
component or circuit for a malfunction or short.
1. Release the cushion from the rear of the
machine.
2. Remove the negative-battery cable from the
battery terminal; refer to steps
Removing the Battery (page
Note:
Ensure that the negative battery cable
does not touch the battery terminal.
3. Pull the fuse from the socket of the fuse block
(Figure
42).
1. Fuse block
4. Install a fuse of the same type and amperes into
the socket of the fuse block
5. Install the negative-battery cable from the battery
terminal; refer to steps
Battery (page
40
4
and
39).
Figure 42
(Figure
42).
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