PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-19
BATTERY
Inspect every 50 hours (3 months).
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• Never expose battery to open flame or electric spark
as batteries generate gas which is flammable and ex-
plosive.
• Battery acid is poisonous and corrosive. Avoid con-
tact with eyes, skin, clothing and painted surfaces.
If battery acid comes in contact with any of these, flush
immediately with large amounts of water. If acid con-
tacts the eyes or skin, get immediate medical atten-
tion.
• Batteries should always be kept out of reach of chil-
dren.
• When checking or servicing battery, disconnect the
negative (black) cable. Be careful not to cause a short
circuit by allowing metal objects to contact battery
posts and motor at the same time.
• Wear approved eye protection.
Recommended battery:
12 V 100 AH (360 kC) or larger battery
CONNECTING BATTERY
Upon completion of the connection, lightly apply grease to the
battery terminals.
How to connect:
(1) Connect the positive (+) terminal first.
(2) Connect the negative (–) terminal second.
How to disconnect:
(1) Disconnect the negative (–) terminal first.
(2) Disconnect the positive (+) terminal second.
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If the battery leads are incorrectly connected, the elec-
trical system could be damage.
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