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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
wire.
Security of Air Filtration Components
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 air cleaner system. Check the Kohler
Quad-Clean™ air cleaner cover for damage. Make
sure the cover is in place and the cover latches are
secure—do not run the engine without the air clean
er cover in place and 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
Charging Tips for Electronic Fuel Injection
Engines:
●
Do not allow the battery cables to touch
opposing terminals. When connecting
battery 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
battery terminals.
●
Never disconnect battery while engine
is running.
●
Never use a quick battery charger to
start the engine.
●
Never “jump start” the engine using
another source. Electricity fluctua
-
tions can damage the ECU (Electronic
Control Unit).
●
Always disconnect negative (-) battery
cable lead before charging battery, and
also unplug harness from ECU before
performing 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.
