Regular Maintenance

TIRE PRESSURE

Tire pressure is 20 psi (1.4 bar).

BATTERY SERVICE

WARNING

When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables - 9HP Models

Service Interval: Every 100 Hours

1.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (C, Figure 13a).

2.Remove the battery hold-down (B), rubber protective sheet (D) and battery (A).

3.Clean the battery compartment with a solution of bak- ing soda and water.

4.Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.

5.Reinstall the battery in the battery compartment, place rubber sheet (D) on top of battery and secure with the battery hold-down (B).

6.Reattach the battery cables, positive cable first (C).

7.Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro- leum jelly or non-conducting grease.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables - All Models Except 9HP

Service Interval: Every 100 Hours

1.Turn the fuel valve OFF (the fuel valve is located under the fuel tank).

2.Remove the two 5/16-18 x 3/4 hex bolts (A, Figure 13b) securing the fuel tank assembly (B) to the unit.

3.Place a container under the fuel valve to catch spilled fuel, and remove the clamp securing the fuel line to the fuel valve.

4.Lift the fuel tank assembly off the unit and set it aside. Be careful to avoid spilling fuel.

5.Perform the battery (C) removal, cleaning, and instal- lation procedures found above in CLEANING THE BATTERY AND CABLES - 9HP MODELS

6.Reverse steps 1-4 to reinstall the fuel tank. Be sure all fasteners and fuel line connections are tight before starting the unit.

Figure 12. Check Tire Pressure

B	D
A
C

Figure 13a. Battery
A. Battery	C. Negative Battery Cable
B. Hold Down Clamp	D. Rubber Sheet

A	B
C

Figure 13b. Battery

A.5/16-18 x 3/4 Hex Bolts

B.Fuel Tank Assembly

C.Battery