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3. Remove the filler caps from the battery (Fig. 25).
4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until
the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (Fig. 25)
on the battery case.
Important Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte
level is up to the Upper line (Fig. 25) on the battery
case.
6. Reinstall the battery filler caps.
Charging the Battery
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
Warning
Important Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to
prevent battery damage when the temperature is below
32°F (0°C).
1. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking the
Electrolyte Level, page 26.
2. Remove the wing nut and bolt securing the battery
clamp and strip (under the clamp) and remove the
clamp and strip (Fig. 26).
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Figure 26
1. Battery
2. Battery clamp
3. Positive cable
4. Rubber cover
5. Negative cable
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal components, causing sparks. Sparks
can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting
in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the traction unit.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the
traction unit.
Warning
3. Gently push the hydraulic hoses aside and lift the
battery out of the chassis.
4. Make sure the filler caps are installed in the battery.
Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30
amps or 30 minutes at 4 to 6 amps. Do not overcharge
the battery.
5. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 27).
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Figure 27
1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (–) charger lead
6. Install the battery into the chassis (Fig. 26).
7. Secure the battery in the chassis (Fig. 26).
8. Using the bolt and wing nut supplied with the battery,
connect the positive (red) cable to the positive (+)
battery post (Fig. 26). Slide the rubber cover over the
battery post.
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