SERVICE
Service Electrical
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid.
It is poisonous and can cause serious burns:
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Keep skin protected.
• If electrolyte is swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
• If electrolyte is splashed into eyes, flush immediately with
water for 15-30 minutes and get medical attention.
• If electrolyte is splashed onto skin, flush immediately with
water and get medical attention if necessary.
WARNING: The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas.
The battery may explode:
• Do not smoke near battery.
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Do not allow direct metal contact across battery posts.
• Disconnect negative cable first when removing battery.
• Reconnect negative cable last when installing battery.
Removing and Installing Battery
1. Park machine safely.
2. Remove battery box cover strap.
3. Remove box cover.
4. Disconnect the Negative (-) battery cable first.
5. Disconnect the Positive (+) battery cable.
6. Grasp battery with both hands and lift straight up,
pulling battery out of the box.
7. Installing is reverse of above.
8. Connect the positive (+) cable first.
9. Connect the negative (-) cable last.
10. Replace battery box top and strap.
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
1. Park machine safely.
2. Disconnect and remove battery. See above procedure.
3. Clean battery with one gallon of water mixed with four tablespoons of
baking soda. Caution: Do not get the soda solution into the cells.
4. Rinse the battery thoroughly with plain water and dry.
5. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush to remove corrosion.
Replace the terminal bolts if corroded.
6. Apply battery terminal grease to the terminals and cable ends to prevent
corrosion.
7. Install battery.
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