Allmand 185 CFM - Component Servicing Procedures; Air Filter Element Cleaning Procedure

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• Do not operate machine or charge battery with low
electrolyte level. Doing so may damage battery, or
may cause explosion.
• Add distilled water so that electrolyte level reads
between “UPPER” and “LOWER” level.
• Do not charge frozen battery. Otherwise it may
explode. If battery is frozen, warm it up until the
battery temperature becomes 16°C to 30°C.
• Battery electrolyte is dilute sulfuric acid.
• Mishandling battery could cause severe burns.
• Wear protective gloves and safety glasses when
handling battery.
• If battery electrolyte contacts clothes or skin, wash
immediately with large amount of water.
• If battery electrolyte gets into eyes, flush with plenty
of water and seek immediate medical attention.
• Dispose of battery according to local, state and/or
federal regulations.
Check Battery Electrolyte
Standard battery:
1. Check battery electrolyte level. If low, add distilled
water.
2. Measure specific gravity of battery electrolyte. If
below 1.24, recharge battery. See Charge Battery.
Maintenance-free battery:
1. Check indicator on top surface of battery.
2. If indicator shows that charge is needed, recharge
battery.
Charge Battery
1. Disconnect cables between battery and unit, black
negative (-) cable first, and charge battery (A) with
a 12-volt battery charger (B). Do not charge two
batteries at the same time.
2. Be sure not to connect (+) and (–) terminals
backwards.
3. Read operation manual of battery charger before
use.
B
A
Booster Cables
To use booster cables:
1. Connect one end of red positive (+) cable (C) to
positive (+) terminal of machine battery (D).
2. Connect other end of red positive (+) cable to
positive (+) terminal of external battery (E).
3. Connect one end of black negative (–) cable (F) to
negative (–) terminal of external battery.
4. Connect other end of black negative (–) cable to
engine block of machine (G, not shown).
NOTICE
Be careful not to connect positive (+) and negative
(–) terminals backwards.
5. Start engine.
6. Disconnect booster cables by following above
procedure in reverse order.
E
F
G
D
C
Clean Air Filter Element
1. Loosen latch (B), and remove cap (A). Clean
interior of cap. Be sure O-ring (D) is properly seated
in cap.
2. Remove and clean filter element (C). If damaged
or heavily soiled, replace. (For part numbers, see
Replacement Parts.)
3. Clean interior of case (E).
4. Install filter element into case, then install cap,
securing with latch.