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ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
BATTERY CARE
1. Battery electrolyte level must be properly
maintained and the top of the battery kept clean. lf the
machine is stored in a location where temperatures are
extremely high, the battery will run down more rapidly
than if the machine is stored in a location where
temperatures are cool.
2. Check the electrolyte level every 25 operating
hours or, if machine is in storage, every 30 days.
3. Maintain cell level with distilled or demineralized
water. Do not fill cells above the bottom of the split ring
inside each cell. Install filler caps with vents pointing to
the rear (toward fuel tank).
CAUTION
Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves
when working with electrolyte. Charge the
battery in a well ventilated place so gases
produced while charging can dissipate.
Since the gases are explosive, keep open
flame and electrical spark away from the
battery; do not smoke. Nausea may result
if the gases are inhaled. Unplug charger
from electrical outlet before connecting to,
or disconnecting, charger leads from bat
tery posts.
4. Keep top of battery clean by washing periodically
with a brush dipped in ammonia or bicarbonate of soda
solution. Flush the top surface with water after
cleaning. Do not remove the fill caps while cleaning.
5. Battery cables must be tight on terminals to
provide good electrical contact.
WARNING
Connecting cables to the wrong post could
result in personal injury and/or damage to
the electrical system.
6. If corrosion occurs at terminals, disconnect
cables, negative () cable first and scrape clamps and
terminals separately. Reconnect cables, positive (+)
cable first and coat terminals with petroleum jelly.
7. Always disconnect battery cables, ground cable
() first, to prevent possible wiring damage from short
outs whenever working with the electrical system.
BATTERY STORAGE
If the machine will be stored more than 30 days,
remove the battery and charge it fully. Either store it on
the shelf on the machine. Leave the cables
disconnected if stored on the machine. Store the
battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick
deterioration of the charge in the battery. To prevent
battery from freezing, make sure it is fully charged. The
specific gravity of a fully charged battery is 1.265 -
1.299.
FUSES
The fuses in machines electrical system are located
under console cover.
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