Service Electrical

Battery Statement

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead components, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Service the Battery Safely

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. It is poisonous and can cause serious burns:

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.

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IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not attempt to open, add fluid or service battery. Any attempt to do so will void warranty and lead to possible injury.

· Keep battery and terminals clean.

· Keep battery bolts tight.

· Keep small vent holes open.

· Charge, if necessary, at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

Removing and Installing the Battery

Removing:

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Always remove negative (-) battery cable first, and install it last, to prevent electrical short circuit to chassis.

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

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2. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable (A).

3. Push red cover (B) away from positive (+) battery cable and remove cable (C) from battery.

4. Remove rubber strap (D).

5. Remove battery.

Installing:

1. Place battery on battery tray.

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

3. Apply dielectric grease to terminals to prevent corrosion.

4. Slide red cover over positive battery cable.

5. Install black rubber strap.

Cleaning Battery and Terminals

1. Disconnect and remove battery.

2. 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.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

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

5. Apply dielectric grease to terminals to prevent corrosion.

6. Install battery.

Using Booster Battery

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. Warm to 16 degrees C (60 degrees 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 frame 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 Fuse

1. Lift hood.

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2. Pull defective fuse (A) out of socket.

3. Check metal clip in fuse window and discard fuse if clip is broken.

4. Push new fuse into socket.

5. Lower hood.

Replacing Headlight Bulb

1. Lift hood.

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2. Push in and turn bulb socket (A) 1/4 turn counterclockwise to remove.

3. Replace defective bulb(s) with a new bulb.

4. Insert bulb socket into housing, push in and turn 1/4 turn clockwise to install.

5. Lower hood.

Replacing Battery Discharge and Oil Pressure Indicator Light Bulbs

NOTE: If more than one bulb is defective, replace only one bulb at a time. Make sure light socket is installed in correct holder.

1. Lift hood.

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2. Turn indicator bulb socket (A) 1/8 turn counterclockwise to remove it.

3. Pull bulb from socket.

4. Push new bulb into socket and install socket into holder.

5. Lower hood.