Regular Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery.
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
atool.1.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (B, Figure 29).
2.Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny.
Storage
Before you store your unit for the
•Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, & remove the key.
•Perform engine maintenance and storage measures listed in the engine owner’s manual. This includes draining the fuel system, or adding stabilizer to the fuel (do not store a fueled unit in an enclosed structure - see warning).
•Battery life will be increased if it is removed, put in a cool, dry place and fully charged about once a month. If the battery is left in the unit, disconnect the negative cable.
Before starting the unit after it has been stored:
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| Figure 29. Battery Maintenance |
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