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Maintenance Instructions
CHECKING/SERVICING
CHECKING/SERVICING
DANGER
To prevent accidental starting of the en-
gine when servicing or adjusting the ma-
chine, remove the key from the ignition
switch and disconnect the spark plug
wires.
Security of Air Cleaner System
NOTE:
The following inspection is
only an exter-
nal inspection
and should be done without
“dis-
turbing”
the filtration components.
On a daily basis, visually inspect the external condi-
tion of the complete air cleaner system. The follow-
ing items should be inspected:
1. Check the Enginaire™ air cleaner canister for
damage. Make sure the cover is in place and
the cover latch is secure - do not run the engine
without the air cleaner cover in place and se-
cure.
2. Inspect the air intake hose for cracks, nicks,
cuts, etc., and check the hose clamps for tight-
ness.
3. Check to make sure the air filter restriction
gauge is in place and hose connections are
secure.
Battery
NOTE:
For initial battery service during setup, re fer
to
Battery Service
in
Assembly Instructions
.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure battery is securely mount-
ed in the frame. A loose battery may cause damage
to the case resulting in acid leakage and severe
dam age to the machine. A hazard may be created
by damage to critical working parts and safety sys-
tems.
CAUTION
Important Battery Service, Installation, and
Changing Tips for Electronic Fuel Injected
Engines:
•
Do not allow the battery cables to touch
opposing terminals. When connecting bat-
tery cables attach the positive (+) cable to
positive (+) battery terminal first, followed
by negative (-) cable to negative (-) battery
terminal.
•
Never start the engine when the cables
are loose or poorly connected to the bat-
tery terminals.
•
Never disconnect battery while engine
is running.
•
Never use a quick battery charger to
start the engine.
•
Never “jump start” the engine using an-
other source. Electricity fluctuations can
damage the ECU (Electronic Control Unit).
•
Always disconnect negative (-) battery
cable lead before charging battery, and
also unplug harness from ECU before per-
forming any welding on equipment.
Electrolyte Level
The battery electrolyte level should be checked
af-
ter every 25 hours
of operation. To check electro-
lyte level:
1. Remove battery cell filler caps.
2. Check the electrolyte level. If the level is below
the bottom of the vent well, fill with distilled wa-
ter to the bottom of the vent wells [1/4 to 1/2 in.
(6 to 13 mm) above the plates].
3. Replace filler caps.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
overfill the battery. Electro-
lyte will overflow through the vented caps onto parts
of the machine and
WILL
result in severe corrosion.
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