TIGA P 901 PH, Instruction Manual

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(Translation of the Original Instructions)
• If the battery is new, connect the relative leads.
• Take the machine outside.
• Start the engine by following the instructions
provided in this manual.
• Leave the engine running continuously for 45 mi-
nutes (the time needed to fully charge the battery).
• Turn off the engine .
9 .8 .2 Charging with a battery charger
Use a constant voltage battery charger .
Use of a standard charger may damage
the battery . For further information, ple-
ase contact your dealer .
Before connecting the battery charger,
disconnect the battery from the electri-
cal system .
9 .8 .3 Disassembly/assembly
The battery is located under the housing cover
(30:C).
To get to the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Close the fuel cock (24:B).
2. Take the key out of the main power switch
(see 6.2).
3. Remove the 3 screws (31:A).
4. Remove the battery cover (31:B) by lifting it
upwards.
5. Remove the battery holder (31:D) by undoing
the two screws (31:E).
6. Partially extract the battery (31:C) from its seat.
7. Disconnect the black cable (=negative).
8. Disconnect the red cable (=positive).
9. Replace the dead battery.
10. Connect the red cable to the battery’s posi -
tive terminal (+).
11. Push the new battery into its seat.
Warning: when pushing the battery in,
accompany the red cable to make sure
it doesn’t get trapped: this would pre-
vent correct positioning of the battery
in its seat .
12. Connect the black cable to the battery’s ne -
gative terminal (-).
13. Reposition the battery holder by tightening
the two screws (31:E).
14. Reposition the battery cover (31:B).
15. Screw the 3 screws back in (31:A).
16. Insert the key in the main power switch (only
if you intend to use the machine).
17. Open the fuel cock (only if you intend to use
the machine).
If the leads are disconnected/connected
in the wrong order, there is a risk of a
short-circuit and damage to the battery .
If the leads are interchanged, the alter-
nator and the battery may be damaged .
Tighten the leads securely . Loose leads
are a fire risk.
Never start the engine with the battery
disconnected . There is a risk of serious
damage to the alternator and the elec-
trical system .
9 .8 .4 Cleaning
If the battery terminals are coated with oxide, they
should be cleaned. Clean the battery terminals with
a wire brush and lubricate them with terminal grease.
9 .9 AIR FILTER, ENGINE
For this maintenance operation, see
also the manual for the engine sup-
plied with the machine .
NOTE! The filters should be cleaned/re -
placed more often if the machine ope-
rates on very dusty ground . Remove/
install the air filters as follows:
9 .9 .1 Air filter (Mod. Honda GXV 630; 660;
690) (26)
1. Clean carefully around the air filter housing .
2. Remove the air filter cover (26:D) by relea -
sing the two lateral tabs.
3. Dismantle the pre-filter assembly (26:C).
Remove the paper filter (26:B). Make sure
that no dirt gets into the carburettor. Clean
the air filter housing .
4. Clean the paper filter by tapping it gently
against a flat surface. If the filter is very dirty,
replace it.
5. Assemble the filter by performing the above
instructions in reverse order.
Compressed air or petroleum-based solvents such
as kerosene must not be used for cleaning the pa-
per filter insert. This will damage the filter.
Do not use compressed air for cleaning the paper
filter insert. The paper filter insert must not be oiled.