15
4
1
2
3
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Figure 6
1.
Positive post
2.
Negative post
3.
Charger red (+) wire
4.
Charger black (–) wire
Charging battery produces gasses that can
explode and cause serious injury.
•
Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from
battery.
•
Make sure the ignition switch is off.
•
Ventilate when charging or using battery in an
enclosed space.
Warning
4. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet then from the
negative and positive battery posts (Fig. 6).
5. Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the level is
up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 5) and install
covers.
6. Install the battery into the holder.
Installing the Battery
Important
Activate battery with electrolyte and
charge before installing.
1. Mount battery on battery support with terminal posts
toward gas tank (Fig. 7).
2. Secure battery with clamp, support rod and wing nut
(Fig. 7).
Note: Do Not Over tighten.
3. Slide the red terminal boot onto the red battery cable
(Fig. 7).
4. Install the positive battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal and the negative battery cable to the negative
(–) battery terminal and secure with carriage bolts and
lock nuts (Fig. 7).
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3
3
1
6
4
7
5
Figure 7
1.
Clamp
2.
Support rod
3.
Wing nut
4.
Positive battery cable
5.
Negative battery cable
6.
Carriage Bolt
7.
Terminal Boot
Checking the Engine Oil
The engine is shipped with 64 ounces of oil in the
crankcase; however, oil level must be checked before and
after the engine is first started. Check oil level; refer to
Checking Oil Level, page 22.
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid
The hydraulic system is shipped with approximately 5
quarts of 10W–30 engine oil; however, oil level must be
checked before the engine is first started. Check oil level;
refer to Checking the Hydraulic Fluid, page 30.
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Think Safety First
Please carefully read all the safety instructions and decals
in the safety section. Knowing this information could help
you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
Become familiar with all the controls before you start the
engine and operate the machine.
