e)If the coolant level is low, remove the cap to the overflow bottle and fill to the indicator line. Use coolant specified in Section 2.5.2.
NOTE: Units should only be filled with
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Engine coolant is hot and pressurized.
♦Radiator and surrounding parts are hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Spray or steam from hot, pressurized liquid in the engine cooling system and touching a hot radiator may cause severe burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Allow the engine to cool completely before removing the radiator cap or servicing any component of the cooling system.
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Engine coolant is toxic.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Swallowing coolant can cause poisoning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Do not swallow
♦Keep out of reach of children and pets.
5.1.3Check battery charge:
Service Interval: Monthly
Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period of time without recharging them will result in reduced performance and service life. To preserve optimum battery performance and life, recharge batteries in storage when the open circuit voltage drops to 12.4 volts.
Note: To prevent damage due to freezing, battery should be fully charged before putting away for winter storage.
a)Check 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 chart below 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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