15
5. Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the level is
up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 3) and install the
covers.
6. Install the battery into the holder.
Installing the Battery
Important Activate the battery with electrolyte and
charge it before installing.
1. Mount the battery on the battery support with the
terminal posts toward the gas tank (Fig. 5).
2. Secure the battery with the clamp, support rod, and
wing nut (Fig. 5).
Note: Do not over tighten.
3. Slide the red terminal boot onto the red battery cable
(Fig. 5).
4. Install the positive battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal and the negative battery cable to the negative
(–) battery terminal and secure them with carriage bolts
and locknuts (Fig. 5).
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3
3
1
6
4
7
5
Figure 5
1. Clamp
2. Support rod
3. Wing nut
4. Positive battery cable
5. Negative battery cable
6. Carriage Bolt
7. Terminal Boot
Checking the Engine Oil
The engine is shipped with 4 pints of oil in the crankcase;
however, the oil level must be checked before and after the
engine is first started. Check the oil level; refer to Checking
the Oil Level, page 21.
Checking the Hydraulic System
Fluid
The hydraulic system is shipped with approximately 5
quarts of 10W-30 engine oil; however, the oil level must be
checked before the engine is first started. Check the oil
level; refer to Checking the Hydraulic System Fluid,
page 27.
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Think Safety First
Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and
decals in the safety section. Knowing this information
could help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid
injury.
Become familiar with all of the controls before you start the
engine and operate the machine.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing, feet, and
head is recommended.
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Caution
1
2
Figure 6
1. Caution 2. Wear hearing protection
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting
1. Make sure that the spark plug wire(s) are installed on
the spark plug(s).
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