Hammerhead HG2200, Operator'S Manual

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HG2200/HG2200AT Operator’s Manual
100 Hour
Service - 119
Check Battery
Check battery electrolyte level and clean terminals
every 100 hours.
1. Turn battery disconnect to the OFF position.
2. Ensure that no ignition sources are near
batteries.
3. Loosen and remove battery cable clamps
carefully, negative (-) cable first.
4. Clean cable clamps and terminals to remove
dull glaze.
5. Check for signs of internal corrosion in cables.
6. Remove cell caps
7. Fill each cell with distilled water, replace cell
caps.
8. Connect battery cable clamps, positive (+) cable first.
9. Tighten any loose connections.
10. Ensure that battery tiedowns are secure.
11. Turn battery disconnect to the ON position.
Explosion possible. Serious injury or equipment damage could occur.
Follow directions carefully.
To help avoid injury:
• Wear safety glasses and face shield and rubber gloves.
• Use flashlight to check electrolyte level.
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Avoid breathing fumes from battery, and avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
• Keep flames and sparks away.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not short across battery terminals or allow tools to short from battery terminals to frame.
• Do not jump-start or charge a battery with frozen electrolyte.
NOTICE: In freezing weather, run the engine immediately after filling battery to allow water and
electrolyte to mix.
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