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Maintenance Section
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
The battery cables or the batteries should not be
removed with the battery cover in place. The bat-
tery cover should be removed be fore any servic-
ing is attempted.
Removing the battery cables or the batteries with
the cover in place may cause a battery explosion
resulting in personal injury.
1. Switch the engine to the OFF position. Remove
all electrical loads.
2. Turn off any battery chargers. Disconnect any
battery chargers.
3. Ensure that the battery disconnect switch is in the
OFF position.
4. Disconnect the NEGATIVE “-” cable from the
NEGATIVE “-” ba ttery terminal.
5. Disconnect the POSITIVE “+” cable from the
POSITIVE “+” battery terminal.
Note: Always recycle a battery. Never discard a
battery. Dispose of used batteries to an appropriate
recycling facility.
6. Remove the used battery.
7. Install the new battery.
Note: Before the cables are connected, ensure that
the battery disconnect switch is in the OFF position.
8. Connect the POSITIVE “+” cable to the POSITIVE
“+” battery terminal.
9. Connect the NEGATIVE “-” cable to the NEGATIVE
“-” battery terminal.
10. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the ON
position.
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Battery Electrolyte Level -
Check
When the engine is not run for long periods of time or
when the engine is run for short periods, the batteries
may not fully recharge. Ensure a full charge in order
to help prevent the battery from freezing. If batteries
are correctly charged, the ammeter reading should
be very near zero, when the engine is in operation.
All lead-acid batteries contain sulfuric acid which
can burn the skin and clothing. Always wear a face
shield and protective cl othing when working on or
near batteries.
1. Remove the filler caps. Maintain the electrolyte
level to the “FULL” mark on the battery.
If the addition of water is necessary, use distilled
water. If distilled water is not available use clean
water that is low in minerals. Do not use artificially
softened water.
2. Check the condition of the electrolyte with a
suitable battery tester.
3. Install the caps.
4. Keep the batteries clean.
Clean the battery case with one of the following
cleaning solutions:
•
Use a solution of 0.1 kg (0.2 lb) baking soda
and 1 L (1 qt) of clean water.
•
Use a solution of ammonium hydroxide.
Thoroughly rinse the battery case with clean water.
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Batte
ry or Battery Cable -
Disconnect
The
battery cables or the batteries should not be
removed with the battery cover in place. The bat-
tery cover should be removed before any servic-
ing
is attempted.
Removing the battery cables or the batteries with
th
e cover in place may cause a battery explosion
resulting in personal injury.
1. Tu
rn the start switch to the OFF position. Turn the
ignition switch (if equipped) to the OFF position
and remove the key and all electrical loads.
2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Ensure
that the cable cannot contact the terminal. When
f
our 12 volt batteries are involved, two negative
connection must be disconnected.
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