Service Electrical

Battery Statement

Service the Battery Safely

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. It is poisonous and can cause serious burns: · Wear eye protection and gloves. · Keep skin protected. · If electrolyte is swallowed, get medical attention immediately. · If electrolyte is splashed into eyes, flush immediately with water for 15-30 minutes and get medical attention. · If electrolyte is splashed onto skin, flush immediately with water and get medical attention if necessary. The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode: · Do not smoke near battery. · Wear eye protection and gloves. · Do not allow direct metal contact across battery posts. · Remove negative cable first when disconnecting. · Install negative cable last when connecting.

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level

NOTE: Add only distilled water to replace battery electrolyte.

1. Park the machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Remove battery cell caps. Make sure cap vents are not plugged.

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3. Check electrolyte level. Electrolyte (B) should be approximately halfway between bottom of filler neck (A) and top of plates (C).

4. Add only distilled water if necessary.

5. Install battery cell caps.

Removing and Installing Battery

Removing:

1. Park machine safely. (See Park Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Raise hood.

3. Remove front grille.

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4. Disconnect black negative (-) cable (A) from battery first.

5. Slide red positive terminal cover (B) back and disconnect red positive (+) cable (C).

6. Loosen capscrews (D), to loosen hold-down bracket (E) on each side of battery.

7. Remove battery.

Installing:

1. Install battery into machine. Be sure battery is seated against backstop.

2. Check manifold caps to be sure vent holes are open.

3. Connect positive (+) cable to battery first, then negative (-) cable.

4. Apply petroleum jelly on battery terminals to help prevent corrosion.

5. Make sure battery is positioned correctly, and tighten battery hold-down assembly. Do not overtighten.

6. Install front grille.

7. Lower hood.

Cleaning Battery and Terminals

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Disconnect and remove battery.

3. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda solution into the cells.

4. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

5. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

6. Install battery.

7. Attach cables to battery posts using washers and nuts.

8. Apply spray lubricant to terminal to prevent corrosion.

Using Booster Battery

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode: · Do not smoke or have open flame near battery. · Wear eye protection and gloves. · Do not jump start or charge a frozen battery. Warm battery to 16°C (60°F). · Do not connect the negative (-) booster cable to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery. Connect at a good ground location away from the discharged battery.

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A - Booster Battery

B - Disabled Vehicle Battery

1. Connect positive (+) booster cable to booster battery (A) positive (+) post (C).

2. Connect the other end of positive (+) booster cable to the disabled vehicle battery (B) positive (+) post (D).

3. Connect negative (-) booster cable to booster battery negative (-) post (E).

4. Connect the other end (F) of negative (-) booster cable to a metal part of the disabled machine engine block away from battery.

5. Start the engine of the disabled machine and run machine for several minutes.

6. Carefully disconnect the booster cables in the exact reverse order: negative cable first and then the positive cable.

Replacing Headlight Bulb

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Raise hood.

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3. Rotate counterclockwise to remove bulb assembly (A) from housing socket.

4. Push bulb inward and counterclockwise to remove bulb.

5. Push new bulb inward and clockwise to install bulb.

6. Install new bulb assembly into housing socket, and rotate clockwise to lock into place.

7. Lower hood.

8. Check operation of headlights.

Replacing Taillight Bulb

NOTE: Taillight can be serviced by removing the rear assembly lens only.

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

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2. Remove two screws (A) and lens (B) from the warning light/taillight assembly.

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3. Pull bulb (C) to remove. Do not twist bulb.

4. Push new bulb into socket.

5. Check operation of taillights.

6. Install lens.

Replacing Instrument Panel Light Bulb

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

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2. Remove four screws (A) from instrument panel housing. Carefully move housing rearward.

3. Identify defective bulb location.

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4. Remove bulb holder (B) from instrument panel socket. Do not twist.

5. Push new bulb (C) into socket.

6. Install bulb holder into instrument panel.

7. Check operation of lights.

8. Install instrument panel housing.

Replacing Fuses

Main System Fuse

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Raise hood.

3. Remove front grille.

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4. Locate main system fuse (A) in wiring harness next to starter.

5. Open fuse assembly cover, and remove fuse.

6. Install new fuse assembly and close assembly cover.

7. Replace front grille.

8. Lower hood.

Accessory Fuses

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Raise hood.

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3. Squeeze ends of fuse holder cover (A) to remove.

4. Identify fuses:

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5. Pull defective fuse from socket.

6. Push new fuse into socket.

7. Install fuse holder cover.

8. Lower hood.