Removing the Battery
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if applicable), and lower the
grinder.
2.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3.
Lift the black rubber cover on the negative cable.
Disconnect the negative battery cable from the
negative (-) battery terminal (
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Figure 38
1.
Negative cable
7.
Positive cable
2.
Nut (1/4 inch)
8.
Battery hold down plate
3.
Nut (5/16 inch)
9.
Washer
4.
Bolt
10.
J-bolt
5.
Rubber cover (red)
11.
Battery
6.
Rubber cover (black)
4.
Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red)
battery terminal, then remove the positive (red)
battery cable (
5.
Remove the hold down plate, J-bolts, and
locknuts securing the battery (
) and
remove the battery.
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that
can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
Important:
Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially
important to prevent battery damage when the
temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
1.
Remove the battery from the machine; refer to
Removing the Battery (page 29)
.
2.
Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A for 4
to 8 hours (
). Do not overcharge the
battery.
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Figure 39
1.
Positive battery post
3.
Red (+) charger lead
2.
Negative battery post
4.
Black (-) charger lead
3.
When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet, then
disconnect the charger leads from the battery
posts (
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