CHECK
BATTERY
ARNIN
If
your
Loader
is
equipped
with
a
Battery
Disconnect
Switch:
Before
servicing
Battery
or
Electrical
System,
make
sure
the
Battery
Disconnect
Switch
is
in
the
"OFF"
position.
The Battery furnished on the Skid Loader
is
a
12
volt,
wet-cell Battery. Access
to
the Battery is gained by
unlatching and opening the Rear Grill.
The top
of
the Battery
MUST
always be kept clean.
Clean the Battery with an alkaline solution (ammonia
or baking soda and water). After foaming has stopped,
flush the top
of
the Battery with clean water.
If
the
terminals and Cable connection clamps are corroded
or have a build-up, disconnect the Cables and clean the
terminals and clamps with the same alkaline solution.
Handling
Battery
Safely
AWARNING
Explosive
gas
is
produced
while
a
Battery
is
in
use
or
being
charged.
Keep
flames
or
sparks
away
from
the
Battery
area.
Make
sure
Battery
is
charged
in
a
well-ventilated
area.
NEVER
lay
a
metal
object
on
top
of
a
Battery
as
a
short
circuit
can
result.
Battery
acid
is
harmful
on
contact
with
skin
or
fabrics.
If
acid
spills,
follow
these
first
aid
tips:
1. IMMEDIA TEL Y remove any clothing on which
acid spills.
2.
If
acid contacts the skin, rinse the affected area
with running water for
10
to
15
minutes.
3.
If
acid contacts the eyes, flood the eyes with run-
ning water for
10
or
15
minutes. See a doctor
at
once. NEVER use any medication
or
eye drops
unless prescribed by the doctor.
4.
To neutralize acid spilled on the floor, use one of
the following mixtures:
a. 1 Pound
(0.5
kg) of baking soda in 1 Gallon
(4
liters) of water
b. 1 Pint (0.4 liters) of household ammonia in 1
Gallon
(4
liters) of water
Whenever Battery
is
removed from the unit, BE
SURE
to
disconnect
the
negative
(-)
Battery
terminal connection Cable first.
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