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Danger
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is
a deadly poison and causes severe burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and robber gloves to protect
your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
• Follow all instructions and comply with all
safety messages on the electrolyte container.
1. Remove the battery from the machine. Refer to
Removing the Battery on page 42.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
Note: Never fill the battery with electrolyte while the
battery installed in the machine. Electrolyte could be
spilled on other parts and cause corrosion.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 56).
4. Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell until the
level is up to the upper line (Fig. 56) 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 electrolyte, if necessary, until the electrolyte level
is up to the upper line (Fig. 56) on the battery case.
6. Reinstall battery filler caps.
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Figure 6
1. Filler caps
2. Upper line
3. Lower line
Charging battery produces gasses that can
explode and cause serious injury.
• Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from
battery.
• Make sure the ignition switch is off.
• Ventilate when charging or using battery in an
enclosed space.
Warning
7. Charge the battery. Refer to Charging the Battery on
page 43.
8. Install the battery into the machine. Refer to Installing
the Battery on page 42.
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected, electrical damage may occur.
Installing the Filter Minder
1. Remove the plug on the elbow of the air cleaner, if one
exists.
Note: Apply sealant with Teflon onto the threads of the
adapter. Do not use Teflon tape.
2. Install the adapter into the air cleaner.
3. Install the filter minder on to the adapter.
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Figure 7
1. Filter Minder
2. Adapter
3. Air cleaner elbow
Installing the Air Cleaner
1. Remove air cleaner from crate. Keep air cleaner and
bracket together. (Fig. 8).
2. Remove the top two valve cover mounting screws
from both valve covers (Fig. 8).
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