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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte contains
sulfuric acid. It is poisonous and can cause serious
burns:
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Keep skin protected.
•
If electrolyte is swallowed, get medical attention
immediately.
•
If electrolyte is splashed into eyes, flush immediately
with water for 15-30 minutes and get medical
attention.
•
If electrolyte is splashed onto skin, flush immediately
with water and get medical attention if necessary.
The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas.
The battery may explode:
• Do not smoke near battery.
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Do not allow direct metal contact across battery
posts.
• Remove negative cable first when disconnecting.
•
Install negative cable last when connecting.
Checking
the Battery
(Sealed
Batteries)
NOTE: Do not attempt to open, add fluid or service battery. Any
attempt to do so wilt void warranty.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• Keep small vent holes open.
IMPORTANT:
Avoid Damage! The battery comes fully
charged. If the machine is not used by the service expiration
date indicated on the battery, charge the battery.
Recharge, if necessary, at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
Removing
and Installing Battery
Removing:
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY
section.)
2. Slide back black cover (A) and disconnect negative (-) battery
cable (B).
3. Slide back red cover (C) and disconnect positive (+) battery
cable (D).
4.
Loosen nut on front long carriage bolt (E).
5.
Remove rear tong carriage bolt (F) and nut.
6.
Lift and slide battery (G) out from back of battery tray (H).
7.
Inspect isolator pad (I). Replace as needed.
Installing:
1. Place isolator pad (I) in battery tray (H). Ensure that isolator
pad is on the bottom and sides of battery tray.
2.
Install battery (G) in battery tray (H) with positive terminal in
rear.
3.
Install rear tong carriage bolt (F) and nut. Do not overtighten.
4. Tighten nut on long carriage bolt (E) to secure battery (G) in
battery tray (H). Do not overtighten.
5. Apply dielectric grease to terminals to prevent corrosion.
6. Connect the positive (+) battery cable (D) and install cover (C).
7. Connect negative (-) battery cable (B) and install cover (A).
Cleaning
Battery
and Terminals
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY
section.)
2.
Disconnect and remove battery.
3. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking soda
to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda solution
into the cells.
4.
Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
5. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until
bright.
6.
Apply general purpose grease or silicone spray to terminal to
prevent corrosion.
7.
Install battery.
Using
Booster
Battery
CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a
flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode:
Do not smoke or have open flame near battery.
Wear eye protection and gloves.
Do not jump start or charge a frozen battery. Warm
battery to 16°C (60°F).
Do not connect the negative (-) booster cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery.
Connect at a good ground location away from the
discharged battery.
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