Servicing the Battery
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Important:
The machine is shipped with a filled
lead acid battery.
1. Tilt seat up to gain access to the battery.
DANGER
Charging or jump starting the battery may
produce explosive gases. Battery gases can
explode causing serious injury.
•
Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from
battery.
•
Ventilate when charging or using battery in
an enclosed space.
•
Make sure venting path of battery is always
open once battery is filled with acid.
•
Always shield eyes and face from battery.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which
is poisonous and can cause severe burns.
Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal or if it
touches skin can cause severe burns.
•
Wear safety glasses to shield eyes, and rubber
gloves to protect skin and clothing when
handling electrolyte.
•
Do Not swallow electrolyte.
•
In the event of an accident, flush with water
and call a doctor immediately.
2. Check the voltage of the battery with a digital
voltmeter. Locate the voltage reading of the battery
in the table below and charge the battery for the
recommended time interval to bring the charge up
to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater.
Important:
Make sure the negative battery
cable is disconnected and the battery charger
used for charging the battery has an output of
16 volts and 7 amps or less to avoid damaging
the battery (see chart for recommended charger
settings).
Voltage
Reading
Percent
Charge
Maximum
Charger
Settings
Charging
Interval
12.6 or
greater
100%
16 volts/7
amps
No Charging
Required
12.4 – 12.6
75–100%
16 volts/7
amps
30 Minutes
12.2 – 12.4
50–75%
16 volts/7
amps
1 Hour
12.0–12.2
25–50%
14.4 volts/4
amps
2 Hours
11.7–12.0
0–25%
14.4 volts/4
amps
3 Hours
11.7 or less
0%
14.4 volts/2
amps
6 Hours or
More
CAUTION
If the ignition is in the “ON” position there
is potential for sparks and engagement of
components. Sparks could cause an explosion
or moving parts could accidentally engage
causing personal injury
Be sure ignition switch is in the “OFF” position
before charging the battery.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.
Note:
If the positive cable is also disconnected,
connect the
positive (red) cable
to the positive
battery terminal
first
, then the negative (black) cable
to the negative battery terminal. Slip insulator boot
over the positive terminal.
Note:
If time does not permit charging the battery,
or if charging equipment is not available, connect
the negative battery cable and run the vehicle
continuously for 20 to 30 minutes to sufficiently
charge the battery.
Installing the Motion Control
Levers
1. Remove the bottom 3/8 x 1 inch bolt, spring disc
washer, and nut from the control arm shaft. Loosen
the upper 3/8 x 1 inch bolt, spring disc washer, and
nut in the control lever so that the lever can rotate
(see Figure 2).
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