GB - 18
LUBRICATING UNIT
IMPORTANT: Wipe front axle grease zerk and two front
axle castor pivots clean before and after lubrication.
NOTE: Use Stens Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent
(part number 00036700).
SERVICING THE BATTERY
NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free
battery that requires no regular maintenance except
cleaning the terminals.
Battery Removal and Installation
Remove
1. Place hood in full service position (see Service Positions
on page 17).
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+)
cable (figure 9).
3. Remove battery hold-down bracket and battery from
unit.
Install
1. Install battery on unit with battery hold-down bracket.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable.
3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
4. Close hood (see Service Positions on page 17).
Cleaning the Battery
1. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+)
cable.
2. Clean battery cable ends and terminals with wire brush.
Rinse with a weak baking soda solution.
3. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable.
4. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
Charging the Battery
Follow First Aid directions for contact with battery fluid.
• External Contact: Flush with water.
• Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes and get
medical attention immediately!
• Internal Contact: Drink large quantities of water. Follow
with Milk of Magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Get
medical attention immediately!
• In case of internal contact, DO NOT induce vomiting!
IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging at a higher
rate will damage or destroy battery. ALWAYS follow
information provided on battery and battery charger. Contact
battery manufacturer and battery charger manufacturer for
detailed instructions.
1. Remove battery from unit (see Battery Removal and
Installation on page 18).
2. Place battery on bench or other well-ventilated area.
3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+)
terminal, and negative (–) lead to negative (–) terminal.
4. Charge battery according to the instructions from battery
charger manufacturer and battery manufacturer.
Item Lubrication Location Interval
1 Repack Front Axle Caster Pivot 400
hours
2 Grease Front Axle Grease Zerk 50
hours
Oil All Pivot Points, Pin
Connections
50
hours
Figure 8
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand
the entire Safety section before proceeding.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
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1
2
1
WARNING: FROZEN BATTERIES CAN
EXPLODE and result in death or serious injury. DO
NOT charge a frozen battery. Let battery thaw
before charging.
1. Battery
2. Negative (–) Terminal
3. Negative (–) Cable
4. Positive (+) Terminal
5. Positive (+) Cable
1
2
4
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Figure 9
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