MAINTENANCE
Battery Type
12 Volt, Group Size 31
Servicing the Battery
1. Disconnect the negative cable lead from
the negative terminal.
NOTE: Always disconnect the negative cable
first
.
2. Disconnect the positive cable lead from the
positive terminal.
3. Unsecure the battery from the hold-down
bracket by removing the two ratchet knobs
from the battery hold-down tie rods and lift
the hold-down bracket lid off.
4. Carefully remove the battery from the
battery box.
5. When replacing the battery, carefully place
a new battery into the battery box. Bring
the old battery to a recycling facility; many
battery retailers also accept old batteries.
6. When cleaning the battery, inspect the
terminals, clamps, and cables for damages
and corrosion. Clean the terminals and
clamps using a wire brush, or use another
approved technique for cleaning. Use acid-
free, acid-resistant grease to grease the
battery clamps and terminals. Carefully
place the battery back into the battery box.
7. Reconnect the positive cable lead to the
positive battery terminal.
NOTE: Always reconnect the positive cable
first
.
8. Reconnect the negative cable lead to the
negative battery terminal.
9. Re-secure the battery to the hold-down
bracket by removing the hold-down battery
lid over the two tie rod bolts and tighten it
using the two ratchet knobs.
Electrical System
WARNING
Disconnect the battery when
servicing the electrical system
unless stated otherwise.
Always use the correct size fuses
(amps) to prevent fires.
Fuses
The fuses are located in the power block
assembly which can be accessed by removing
the dash panel on the switch box assembly.
Inspect all fuses if switches or controls are
not working properly and replace as
necessary. If fuses are failing frequently,
determine the cause and repair
immediately.
Replacing Fuses
The fuses used on this machine are smart
glow fuses. They have an LED indicator light
that will illuminate if the fuse is blown.
1. Ensure the ignition switch is in the
STOP
position.
2. Remove the dash plate from the switch box
assembly (top right hand side of control
panel).
3. Remove cover from fuse box.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the
ON
position.
5. Remove and replace any illuminated blown
fuses.
WARNING
Never replace a fuse with a larger
amperage fuse. This could lead to
equipment damage or personal injury.
Speed Control Lever
Adjusting Speed Control Cable
The forward and reverse functions of the
speed control system are set at the factory. If
additional adjustment is needed, there are two
locations to accomplish this action. The first is
at the front of the saw behind the radiator fan.
The cable has two jam nuts located on the
cable to adjust the cable length as necessary.
The second location is inside the upright where
the control cable connects to the speed control
lever. There are two jam nuts at this end of the
cable for adjustment as well.
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