TSE DPT40-B, Owner'S Manual

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Lubrication & Maintenance — 500 Hours/12 Months
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Servicing Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher (A) is available from your authorized
servicing dealer or engine distributor.
Read and follow the instructions which are packaged with
it. The extinguisher should be inspected at least every
500 hours of engine operation or every 12 months. Once
extinguisher is operated, no matter how long, it must be
recharged. Keep record of inspections on the tag which
comes with the extinguisher instruction booklet.
A—Fire Extinguisher
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Fire Extinguisher
Servicing Battery
CAUTION: Battery gas can explode. Keep sparks
and flames away from batteries. Use a flashlight
to check battery electrolyte level.
Never check battery charge by placing
a metal object across the posts. Use a
voltmeter or hydrometer.
Always remove grounded NEGATIVE (—) battery
clamp first and replace it last.
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: Wear personal Protective Equipment
while doing any type of Battery check
or replacement.
1. On regular batteries, check electrolyte level. Fill each
cell to bottom of filler neck with distilled water.
NOTE: Low-maintenance or maintenance-free batteries
should require little additional service. However,
electrolyte level can be checked by cutting
the center section of decal on dash-line, and
removing cell plugs. Fill each cell to bottom of
filler neck with distilled water.
2. Keep batteries clean by wiping them with a damp
cloth. Keep all connections clean and tight. Remove
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Exploding Battery
any corrosion, and wash terminals with a solution
of 1 part baking soda and 4 parts water. Tighten all
connections securely.
NOTE: Coat battery terminals and connectors
with a mixture of petroleum jelly and baking
soda to retard corrosion.
3. Keep battery fully charged, especially during cold
weather. If a battery charger is used, turn off charger
before connecting charger to battery(ies). Attach
POSITIVE (+) battery charger lead to POSITIVE (+)
battery post. Then attach NEGATIVE (—) battery
charger lead to a good ground.
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