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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical System Maintenance
Electrical System Safety
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Disconnect the battery before repairing the machine. Turn off the cutoff Key and remove. Then Disconnect
the negative terminal first and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal first and the negative last.
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Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated area, away from sparks and flames. Unplug the charger
before connecting or disconnecting the battery.
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Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.
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.
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gases that can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from the battery.
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal components or machine, causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gases to explode, resulting in personal injury.
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When removing or installing the battery, do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the machine.
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Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and any metal parts.
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables, causing sparks. Sparks
can cause the battery gases to explode, resulting in personal injury.
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Always disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable.
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Always connect the positive (red) battery cable before connecting the negative (black) cable.
1. 1. Remove the battery from the battery tray:
A. Remove the battery hold down and hold down rods that secure the battery to the tray
B. Remove the bolt and nut that secure the negative battery cable (black) to the negative (–)
terminal and disconnect the negative cable.
C. Remove the bolt and nut that secure the positive battery cable (red) to the positive (+) battery
terminal and disconnect the positive cable.
2. Clean the top of the battery.
3. Connect a 3 to 4 A battery charger to the battery posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A for 4 to 8 hours.
4. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
5. Insert the battery into the tray.
6. Connect the positive battery cable (red) to the positive (+) battery terminal with the previously removed bolt
and nut; slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal to prevent a possible short from occurring.
7. Connect the negative battery cable (black) to the negative (–) terminal with the previously removed bolt and nut.
8. Reinstall the hold down bar and rods to secure the battery.
