FIGURE 3
UPPER ROLL BAR INSTALLATION
3.3 SERVICE BATTERY
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
The machine is shipped with a filled lead acid battery.
3.3.1Unhook seat latch and tilt seat up to gain access to the battery.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Charging the battery may produce explosive gasses
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Battery gasses can explode causing serious injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from battery.
♦Ventilate when charging or using battery in an enclosed space.
♦Make sure venting path of battery is always open once battery is filled with acid.
3.3.2Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter. Locate the voltage reading of the battery in the table below and charge the battery for the recommended time interval to bring the charge up to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the negative battery cables are disconnected and the battery charger used for charging the battery has an output of 16 volts and 7 amps or less to avoid damaging the battery (see the following chart for recommended charger settings).
Voltage | Percent |
| Maximum |
| Charging Interval | |
Reading | Charge |
| Charger Settings |
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12.6 or greater | 100% |
| 16 volts/7 amps | No Charging Required | ||
12.4 – 12.6 | 75 | – 100% |
| 16 volts/7 amps | 30 Minutes | |
12.2 – 12.4 | 50 | – 75% |
| 16 volts/7 amps | 1 | Hour |
12.0 – 12.2 | 25 | – 50% |
| 14.4 volts/4 amps | 2 | Hours |
11.7 – 12.0 | 0 – 25% |
| 14.4 volts/4 amps | 3 | Hours | |
11.7 or less | 0% |
| 14.4 volts/2 amps | 6 | Hours or More | |
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