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cover (C).
7.Connect negative
(A).
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 bak- ing 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.Apply general purpose grease or silicone spray to ter- minal to prevent corrosion.
7.Install battery.
Using Booster Battery
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
AB
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
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Electric charge from booster battery can damage machine components. Do not install negative booster cable to machine frame. Install only to the engine block.
Install negative booster cable away from moving parts in the engine compartment, such as belts and fan blades.
4.Connect the other end (F) of negative
5.Start the engine of the disabled machine and run ma- chine for several minutes.
6.Carefully disconnect the booster cables in the exact reverse order: negative cable first and then the positive cable.
Replacing Fuse
The electric start circuit is protected by one 20 Amp fuse.
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Help prevent machine circuit damage. Make sure replacement fuse is the correct size.
1.Locate electric start fuse holder under console on the machine.
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•Open fuse holder (A) and remove socket with fuse.
•Check metal clip in fuse window. Discard fuse if clip is broken.
•Install new 20 Amp fuse in socket.
•Install socket with fuse in cover. Ensure that plastic tab
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