WP1624
Firewood Processor
Service and Maintenance
57
8.7 Battery
Review Battery Safety on page 12.
CAUTION!
Risk of explosion or re! Do not let metal objects
come in contact with the battery terminals.
Arcing can cause a re or explosion. Cover
terminals if working near batteries.
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CAUTION!
Risk of burns! Battery electrolyte is extremely
corrosive and poisonous. Contact with the eyes,
skin or clothing can result in severe burns or
other serious personal injury. If contact occurs
seek medical attention immediately. Handle
batteries carefully.
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CAUTION!
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. These
chemicals are known to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
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8.7.1 Removing
1. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+) cable.
2. Remove battery hold-down bracket and battery from
machine.
8.7.2 Installing
1. Install battery hold-down bracket.
2. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
3. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable.
8.7.3 Cleaning
1. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+) cable.
2. Clean battery cable ends and terminals with wire brush.
Rinse with a weak baking soda solution.
3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
4. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable.
8.7.4 Charging
Be familiar with procedures for charging and testing a battery.
Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the battery
charger.
WARNING!
Charging a frozen battery can cause it
to explode. Warm the battery to 60 °F
(16 °C) before charging.
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Remove the battery from the machine to recharge it.
1. Use a battery carrier to lift the battery or place hands at
opposite corners to avoid spilling electrolyte.
2. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+)
terminal, and negative (–) lead to negative (–) terminal.
4. Charge battery according to the instructions from battery
charger manufacturer and battery manufacturer.
8.7.5 Jump Starting
Booster battery must be 12-volt, or installed in a system that is
12-volt, negatively grounded.
1. Connect positive (+) jumper cable to positive terminal of
discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the same jumper cable to positive
(+) terminal of booster battery.
3. Connect one end of the second jumper cable to negative
(–) terminal of booster battery.
4. Make the final jumper cable connection to engine block or
the furthest ground point, away from the discharged battery
and fuel tank.
5. Start engine.
6. After engine starts leave cables connected for one to two
minutes.
7. Disconnect jumper cables in reverse order of installation.
8. Operate unit as normal to charge battery.
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