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•
Place the engine on a level surface. Clean
area around the oil gauge before removing it.
•
Remove the oil gauge and wipe it with a clean
cloth.
•
Reinsert the oil gauge to check the oil level.
The level should be between “ADD” and “FULL”
marks. Do not overfill.
•
Install and tighten the oil gauge
CAUTION
Do not fill above the “FULL” mark. Excess oil
will cause a smoking condition, and may cause
the engine to overheat.
CHECK BATTERY CHARGE
Service Interval: Monthly
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
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.
Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period
of time without recharging them will result in
reduced performance and service life. To preserve
optimum battery performance and life, recharge
batteries in storage when the open circuit voltage
drops to 12.4 volts.
NOTE:
To prevent damage due to freezing, battery
should be fully charged before putting away for
winter storage.
Check the voltage of the battery with a digital
voltmeter. Locate the voltage reading of the battery
in the table and charge the battery for the
recommended time interval to bring the charge up
to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater.
IMPORTANT:
M
ake sure the negative battery
cable is disconnected and the battery charger
used for charging the battery has an output of
16 volts and 7 amps or less to avoid damaging
the battery (see chart for recommended charger
settings).
Voltage
Reading
Percent
Charge
Maximum
Charger
Settings
Charging
Interval
12.6 or
greater
100%
16 volts/7
amps
No
Charging
Required
12.4
– 12.6
75%-100%
16 volts/7
amps
30 Minutes
12.2
– 12.4
50- 75%
16 volts/7
amps
1 Hour
12.0
– 12.2
25
– 50%
14.4 volts/4
amps
2 Hours
11.7
– 12.0
0
– 25%
14.4 volts/4
amps
3 Hours
11.7 or less
0%
14.4 volts/2
amps
6 Hours or
More
RECOMMENDED JUMP STARTING
PROCEDURE
Service Interval: As required
1. Check the weak battery for terminal corrosion
(white, green, or blue “snow”), it must be
cleaned off prior to jump starting, Clean and
tighten connections as necessary
CAUTION
Corrosion or loose connections can cause
unwanted electrical voltage spikes at anytime
during the jump starting procedure.
Do Not attempt to jump start with loose or
corroded battery terminals or damage to the
engine may occur.
DANGER
Jump starting a weak battery that is cracked,
frozen, has low electrolyte level, or an
open/shorted battery cell, can cause an
explosion resulting in serious personal injury.
