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Maintenance Instructions
CHECKING/SERVICING
CHECKING/SERVICING
DANGER
To prevent accidental starting of the en-
gine when servicing or adjusting the ma-
chine, remove the key from the ignition
switch and disconnect the spark plug
wires.
Security of Air Filtration Components
NOTE:
The following inspection is
only an external
inspection
and should be done without
“disturb ing”
the filtration components.
On a daily basis, visually inspect the external condi tion
of the complete air cleaner system. The following
items should be inspected:
1. Check the Cummins/Fleetguard OptiAir™ air
cleaner canister for damage. Make sure the
cover is in place and the cover latch is secure - do
not run the engine without the air cleaner cover
in place and secure.
2. Inspect the air intake hose for cracks, nicks, cuts,
etc., and check the hose clamps for tightness.
3. Check to make sure the air flow indicator is in
place and tight.
Battery
NOTE:
For initial battery service during setup, refer
to
Battery Service
in
Assembly Instructions
.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure battery is securely mount-
ed in the frame. A loose battery may cause damage
to the case resulting in acid leakage and severe dam-
age to the machine. A hazard may be created by
damage to critical working parts and safety systems.
CAUTION
Important Battery Service, Installation, and
Changing Tips for MBS26:
•
Do not allow the battery cables to touch
opposing terminals. When connecting bat-
tery cables attach the positive (+) cable to
positive (+) battery terminal first, followed
by negative (-) cable to negative (-) battery
terminal.
•
Never start the engine when the cables
are loose or poorly connected to the battery
terminals.
•
Never disconnect battery while engine is
running.
•
Never use a quick battery charger to start
the engine.
•
Never “jump start” the engine using an-
other source. Electricity fluctuations can
damage the ECU (Electronic Control Unit).
•
Always disconnect negative (-) battery
cable lead before charging battery, and also
unplug harness from ECU before perform-
ing any welding on equipment.
Electrolyte Level
The battery electrolyte level should be checked
after
every 25 hours
of operation. To check electrolyte
level:
1. Remove battery cell filler caps.
2. Check the electrolyte level. If the level is below
the bottom of the vent well, fill with drinking water
to the bottom of the vent wells [1/4 to 1/2 in.
(6 to 13 mm) above the plates].
3. Replace filler caps.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
overfill the battery. Electro-
lyte will overflow through the vented caps onto parts
of the machine and
WILL
result in severe corrosion.
