Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Do not smoke near the battery, and keep sparks and
flames away from the battery.
Important:
Keep the battery fully charged. This is
especially important to prevent battery damage when
the temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, stop the engine,
and remove the ignition key.
2.
Open the front hood.
3.
Clean the exterior of the battery case and the battery
posts.
Note:
Connect the leads of the battery charger to
battery posts before connecting the charger to the
electrical source.
4.
Look at the battery and identify the positive and
negative battery posts.
5.
Connect the positive lead of the battery charger to the
positive battery post (
).
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2
3
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1.
Positive battery post
3.
Red (+) charger lead
2.
Negative battery post
4.
Black (-) charger lead
6.
Connect the negative lead of the battery charger to the
negative-battery post (
7.
Connect the battery charger to the electrical source, and
charge the battery according to the Battery-charging
Table that follows.
Important:
Do not overcharge the battery.
Battery-charger Table
Charger setting
Charging time
4 to 6 amperes
30 minutes
25 to 30 amperes
10 to 15 minutes
8.
When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical source, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (
).
Jump-starting the Machine
WARNING
Jump-starting the battery can produce gasses that
can explode.
Do not smoke near the battery, and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
Note:
This procedure requires 2 people to perform. Ensure
that the person making the connections wears the proper face
protection, protective gloves, and clothing.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, stop the engine,
and remove the ignition key.
2.
Open the front hood.
3.
Ensure that all controls are in the Neutral position.
4.
Sit in the operator seat and have the other person make
the connections.
Note:
Ensure that the jumper battery is a 12-volt
battery.
Important:
If you are using another machine
for power, ensure that the 2 machines are not
touching each other.
5.
Prepare to start the engine; refer to
Stopping the Engine (page 63)
.
6.
Remove the cover from the jump post (
).
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