FUEL SYSTEM
Breather and Fuel Line
If leakage, cracks, swelling, or other damage is
found,
replace the breather line and/or the fuel
line.
004810
004811
Fuel Filter
If water accumulation, sediment, leakage, cracks,
or other damage is found,
replace the fuel filter.
004812
BATTERY
MAINTENANCE
FUEL SYSTEM
Check battery connections frequently. Periodically
remove battery to clean and service connections.
.6
WARNING
.6
Battery
electrolyte
is
acidic-handle
with
care.
If
electrolyte
contacts
any
part
of
the
body,
immediately
flush
with
water
and
seek
medical
attention.
• Confirm that battery meets the minimum engine
requirements.
• Connections must
be
clean and tight.
Disconnect battery negative
(-)
cable
first
and the
battery positive (+)
cable last.
Clean all terminals,
battery posts, and connectors
with a
solution
of
baking soda and water. Use a
wire brush or battery
terminal tool to remove cor-
rosion
buildup. Rinse and clean all surfaces.
Reinstall battery and tighten connections securely.
Refer to
Battery
Installation
on
p.
32
.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT secure battery cables
with wing nuts.
,
Coat all connections with Triple-Guard grease and
insulate to prevent shorts or spark arcing.
1
1. Connection
000866
2. Insulator
& WARNING &
Keep
battery
connections
clean,
tight,
and
insulated
to
prevent
their
shorting
or
arc-
ing
and
causing
an
explosion.
If
the
bat-
tery
mounting
system
does
not
cover
the
connections,
install covers.
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