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Section 4 - Lubrication & Maintenance

Every 500 Hours

Operation 36

Check the Battery Electrolyte Level

To check the battery electrolyte level, clean the top of the batteries with a damp cloth..

Remove the six fill plugs (5) from each battery.. Check that the electrolyte level is 6 mm (1/4") below the filler neck of each cell.. Add distilled or demineralized water as required.. Do not overfill..

Replace all fill plugs..

Check for loose cable connections.. Tighten as required..

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WARNING: BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC

ACID. IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH SKIN, FLUSH THE

AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER FOR FIVE MINUTES.

SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

WARNING: AVOID CONTACT WITH THE SKIN, EYES

OR CLOTHING. WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN

WORKING NEAR BATTERIES.

Operation 37

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Check the Starter Battery Connections

Check to be sure that the battery cable connection

(1) and the ground connection (2) are tight and clean where they attach to the engine starter.. Clean and tighten as necessary..

The starter is located on the left side of the engine..

WARNING: DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES AT

THE BATTERY BEFORE WORKING ON THE BATTERY

CABLE CONNECTIONS AT THE STARTER.

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