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Battery
Service Interval/Specification
Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 50
hours. Always keep the battery clean and fully
charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery case.
If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them with
a solution of four parts water and one part baking
soda. Apply a light coating of grease to the battery
terminals to prevent corrosion.
Voltage: 12 v, 280 Cold Cranking Amps
Checking Electrolyte Level
1.
With the engine off, open the covers to see into
the cells. The electrolyte must be up to the lower
part of the tube (Fig. 37). Do not allow the
electrolyte to get below the plates. (Fig. 37).
2.
If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount
of distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the
Battery, page 35.
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Figure 37
1. Filler caps
2. Lower part of tube
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is
just before you operate the machine. This lets the
water mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1.
Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
2.
Lift off the filler caps (Fig. 37).
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3. Plates
3.
Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell
until the level is up to the lower part of the tube
(Fig. 37).
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the battery
because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause
severe corrosion and damage to the chassis.
4.
Press the filler caps onto the battery.
Charging the Battery
IMPORTANT: Always keep the battery fully
charged (1.260 specific gravity). This is
especially important to prevent battery
damage when the temperature is below 0 C
(32 F).
1.
Remove the battery from the holder.
2.
Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking
Electrolyte Level.
3.
Remove the filler caps from the battery and
connect a 3 to 4 amp battery charger to the
battery posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 4
amperes or less for 4 hours (12 volts). Do not
overcharge the battery. Install the filler caps after
the battery is fully charged.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Charging the battery produces gasses.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Battery gasses can explode.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away
from battery.
4.
Install the battery into the holder.
Maintenance
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