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3.4 SERVICE ENGINE:
See Engine Operator's Manual.
3.5
SERVICE BATTERY:
Machine is shipped with battery dry.
3.5.1 Remove battery cover from machine. Disconnect the battery
cables (negative (black) cable first) and remove battery.
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DANGER
• Be sure ignition switch is "OFF" and key is
removed before disconnecting or installing
the battery. Keep sparks and flame away
from battery at all times.
3.5.2 Place battery on a level surface and remove vent caps.
3.5.3 Fill cells with battery grade sulfuric acid
(1.625 specific gravity). Fill until halfway between top
of separators and bottom of vent well.
3.5.4 Check acid temperature and state of charge:
a) Put battery thermometer in center cell.
Acid temperature must be at least 80° F(26.7° C)
b) Check state of charge with an electrical battery
tester, or a battery hydrometer.
If using an electrical battery tester, charge
must be "Good".
If using an hydrometer the specific gravity must
be at least 1.250.
3.5.5 If acid temperature is not 80° F (26.7° C) or state of
charge is not "Good", charge at 15 amps (20 amp max).
Slow charging is permissible. Acid temperature must
never exceed 125° F (51.7° C) while charging.
3.5.6 After charging, add battery acid until it reaches the
bottom of the vent wells and install vent caps. Prior to
installing the battery back onto the unit, check battery
with a hi-rate load tester (follow the printed instructions
on the tester). "State of Charge" and "Condition" must be
indicated as "Good" or "OK".
3.5.7 Install battery in machine. Connect cables to terminal
posts, positive(red) cable first, then negative(black)
cable. Reinstall battery cover.
3.7 GREASE UNIT:
NOTE: UNIT IS NOT GREASED AT THE FACTORY.
Refer to Maintenance Section 5.1.14 for grease zerk
locations and grease amounts.
3.3 FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE CONTROLS.
See Controls Section 4.1.
3.9 FOLLOW PRE-START INSTRUCTIONS.
See Pre-Start Section 4.2.
3.10 PERFORM NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.
See Maintenance and Adjustment Section 5.
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