Bobcat 743 - Spark Arrestor Muffler

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TO INSTALL A.NEW BATTERY
1. Remove the battery cables (Fig.
60). Remember the position of the
positive terminal and the negative
terminal so you can connect the
cables correctly after the new
battery is installed.
2. Remove the battery hold down
clamp (Fig. 61, Item 1). Remove
the battery from the engine
compartment.
3. Clean the terminal posts (Fig. 62)
of the new battery in the engine
compartment. Install the holddown
clamp.
NOTE: DO NOT touch any metal with
the battery
terminals.
4. Install and tighten the battery
cables. Connect the ground
(negative) cable last to prevent
sparks.
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
Spark arrestor muffler must be cleaned
every 100 hours. Wear safety goggles.
AWARNING
Engine must be cool before
cleaning spark arrestor muffler,
wear safety goggles.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Open the rear door.
Fig. 60 Removing Cables
Fig. 62
Cleaning Battery Terminals
3. Remove the plug at the bottom of the muffler (Fig. 63, Item 1).
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AWARNING
DO NOT run the engine in an area that
has materials that can cause
combustion. Wear safety goggles.
4. H old a block of wood over the outlet of the muffler.
5. Start the engine and run it for about 10 seconds.
6. Stop the engine and install the plug.
7. Close the rear door.
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Fig. 61 Battery Holddown Clamp
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Fig. 63 Spark Arrestor Muffler Plug
743 Loader
Operator's
Manual