SAFETY
Maintenance Precautions
Never disassemble the track
adjuster
There
is
a very strong spring contained
in
the track adjuster. If the track adjuster
is
accidentally disassembled, the spring can
pop out, resulting
in
serious injury Never
disassemble the track adjuster.
Disconnect the battery
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Disconnect the battery before working
on
the electrical system or doing any welding.
Remove the negative
(-)
battery cable first.
When
reconnecting the battery, connect the
negative (-) battery cable last.
Avoid battery hazards
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid, which will
damage eyes and skin
on
contact.
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• If acid contacts eyes, flush immediately
with clean water and get prompt medical
attention.
• If acid
is
accidentally swallowed, drink
large quantities of water or milk and
call
a physician immediately.
• If acid contacts skin or clothing, wash
off immediately with clean water.
•
Wear
safety glasses
and
gloves when
working with batteries.
• Batteries generate flammable
and
explosive gases. Keep arcs, sparks,
flames
and
lighted tobacco
away.
•
Use
a flashlight to check battery electrolyte
level.
• Stop the engine and shut off electrical
equipment while inspecting or handling
the battery.
•
Do
not short circuit the battery posts with
metal items.
• Always unfasten the negative (-) battery
cable first when disconnecting the battery
cable. Always connect the negative
(-) battery cable last when fastening the
battery cable.
• Loose battery terminals may result
in
sparks.
Be
sure to fasten terminals
tightly.
• Make sure the vent caps
are
tightened
securely.
•
Do
not charge a battery or jump-start the
engine if the battery
is
frozen.
Warm
to
15°C
(60
°
F)
or the battery may explode.
•
Do
not
use
the battery when the fluid
level
is
below the lower
level.
Doing
so
will hasten the deterioration of the internal
portions of the battery
and
shorten the
battery
life
, and can also cause rupturing
(or
an
explosion).
•
Do
not fill the battery above the upper
level.
Doing so could cause the fluid to
leak, contact and damage the skin, or
cause parts to corrode.
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