Use and Care Manual

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Battery
WARNING
Explosion hazard. Batteries can emit explosive hydrogen gas.
 Keep all sparks and flames away from the battery.
 Do not short-circuit battery posts.
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
 In the event of ingestion or contact with skin or eyes, seek medical
attention immediately.
The battery on this machine is equipped with a terminal that allows temporary
disconnection of the battery for maintenance work. See topic “Battery Disconnect” in the
Operation chapter for more information on using this terminal.
Disconnecting
To completely disconnect the battery (for example, when removing it):
1. Stop the machine and shut down the engine.
2. Place all electrical switches in the OFF position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
4. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery.
Connecting
To connect the battery:
1. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.
2. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.
Maintaining
 Keep battery terminals clean and connections tight.
 When necessary, tighten the cables and grease the cable clamps with petroleum jelly.
 Maintain the battery at full charge to improve cold weather starting.
Precautions
Observe the following precautions to prevent serious damage to the electrical system:
 Do not disconnect the battery while the machine is running.
 Do not attempt to run the machine without a battery.
 Do not attempt to jump-start a machine.
 In the event that the machine has a discharged battery, either replaces the battery with
a fully charged battery or charge the battery using an appropriate battery charger. Use
the auxiliary battery positive terminal for this purpose.
Dispose of discharged batteries in accordance with local environmental regulations.