Charging the Battery
Service Interval:
Monthly
1.
Move the key switch to the O
FF
position and
remove the key.
2.
Measure the voltage of the battery with a
voltmeter.
3.
Use the table below to locate the charge state
or the battery, and if needed, the battery-charger
setting and charging interval recommended to
charge the battery to 12.6 V or greater; refer to
the battery charge table below.
Important:
Ensure that the negative battery
cable is disconnected and the battery
charger used for charging the battery
has an output of 16 V and 7 A or less to
avoid damaging the battery (see chart for
recommended charger settings).
Battery Charge Table
Voltage
Reading
Percent
Charge
Maximum
Charger
Settings
Charging
Interval
16 V/
12.6 or
greater
100%
7 A
No charging
required
16 V/
12.4 to 12.6
75 to 100%
7 A
30 minutes
16 V/
12.2 to 12.4
50 to 75%
7 A
1 hour
14.4 V/
12.0 to 12.2
25 to 50%
4 A
2 hours
14.4 V/
11.7 to 12.0
0 to 25%
4 A
3 hours
14.4 V/
11.7 or less
0%
2 A
6 hours or
more
4.
If the positive cable is also disconnected,
connect the
positive (red) cable
to the positive
battery terminal and slip the terminal cover over
the positive terminal.
5.
Remove the screw, washer, and ground cable
from the engine. Connect the negative battery
cable.
Note:
If time does not permit charging the
battery or if charging equipment is not available,
connect the negative battery cables and run
the vehicle continuously for 20 to 30 minutes to
charge the battery.
Drive System
Maintenance
Checking the Drive Tire Air
Pressure
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours
Note:
You do not adjust air pressure for the
semi-pneumatic caster tires.
1.
Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
2.
Check the air pressure of the drive tires.
3.
Adjust the air pressure in the drive tires to 152
to 165 kPa (22 to 24 psi).
Checking the Wheel Hub
Bolts
Service Interval:
Yearly
Torque the wheel hub bolts (
) to 37 to 45
N∙m (27 to 33 ft-lb).
Note:
Do not use anti-seize compound on the wheel
hub.
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1.
Lug nut
2.
Hub bolt
Checking the Torque of the
Wheel Lug Nuts
Service Interval:
Yearly
Torque the wheel lug nuts (
) to 115 to 142
N∙m (85 to 105 ft-lb).
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