MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
To charge or clean the battery, remove the battery from the unit as follows.
WARNING: To prevent sparks, disconnect the black battery cable from the negative (−) terminal before you disconnect the red cable.
WARNING: The battery contains sulphuric acid which is harmful to the skin, eyes and clothing. If the acid gets on the body or clothing, wash with water.
1.Remove the black cable from the negative (−) terminal (Figure 20).
2.Remove the red cable from the positive (+) terminal.
3.Rotate the battery clamp to the DOWN position.
4.To remove the battery, tilt the battery forward and then lift the battery.
CAUTION: Do not tilt the battery more than 45 degrees. If the battery tilts more than 45 degrees, battery acid can leak from the battery.
HOW TO CLEAN THE BATTERY
1.Remove the battery.
2.Wash the battery with a solution of one gallon of water and four tablespoons of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). Make sure the solution does not get into the battery cells.
3.Clean the terminals and the ends of the cables with a wire brush.
4.Install the battery. See “How To Install The Battery” in the Assembly section.
5.To prevent corrosion, apply grease to the battery terminals.
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion.
1.Before you charge the battery, remove the battery.
2.To charge the battery, use a 12 volt battery charger. Charge at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour.
3.Install the battery. See “How To Install The Battery” in the Assembly section.
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| Black Cable |
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| Bolt | Wingnut |
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| Battery Clamp |
Battery |
| UP Position |
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| Red Cable |
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Positive (+) | Cover |
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Terminal |
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| Battery Tray | Figure 20 |
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