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Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables

(Figure 20)
1. Remove battery from unit (see Battery
Removal and Installation on page 19).
2. Clean or service battery away from unit.
Remove corrosion from battery terminals
and cable connections with wire brush,
then wash with a weak baking soda
solution.
3. Install battery on unit (see Battery
Removal and Installation on page 19).

Charging the Battery

(Figure 20)
Follow First Aid directions for contact with
battery fluid.
•External Contact: Flush with water.
•Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15
minutes and get medical attention
immediately!
•Internal Contact: Drink large quantities of
water. Follow with Milk of Magnesia,
beaten egg or vegetable oil. Get medical
attention immediately!
•In case of internal contact, DO NOT
induce vomiting!
IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging
at a higher rate will damage or destroy battery.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS follow information
provided on battery and battery charger.
Contact battery and battery charger
manufacturers’ for detailed instructions.
1. Remove battery from unit (see Battery
Removal and Installation on page 19).
2. Place battery on bench or other well-
ventilated area.
3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to
positive (+) terminal (item 11), and
negative (–) lead of charger to
negative (–) terminal (item 8).
4. Charge battery according to battery
charger and battery manufacturers’
instructions.
5. Install battery on unit (see Battery
Removal and Installation on page 19).

Jump Starting the Battery

(Figure 20)
IMPORTANT: The unit used for jump starting
should have a 12 volt battery with at least 500
cold cranking amperes, and a negatively
grounded system.
IMPORTANT: Ensure battery is not frozen. If
battery is frozen, remove battery from unit and
allow it to thaw before charging.
1. Connect positive (+) jumper cable to
positive (+) terminal (item 11) of
discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of positive (+)
jumper cable to positive (+) terminal of
booster battery.
3. Connect negative (–) jumper cable to
negative (–) terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of negative (–)
jumper cable to engine of unit with
discharged battery.
NOTE: If engine will not start, unit or battery
may need service.
5. Start engine.
6. After engine starts, leave jumper cables
connected for one to two minutes.
7. Disconnect jumper cables in reverse
order of installation.
8. Operate unit as normal to charge battery.
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Check (Figure 21)

NOTE: The distance between jam nuts
(item 3) should be 7-5/8 to 7-3/4 in. (19.4 to
19.7 cm).
1. Measure the distance between jam nuts
(item 3).
2. Adjust if needed.

Adjust (Figure 21)

1. Remove tie-rod(s) (item 2) from spindle(s)
(item 1).
2. Loosen jam nut(s) (item 3) and turn
tie-rod(s) (item 2) clockwise or
counterclockwise until the distance
between the jam nuts (item 3) is within
specifications.
3. Tighten jam nuts (item 3).
4. Install tie-rod(s) (item 2) on spindle(s)
(item 1).
WARNING: FROZEN BATTERIES
CAN EXPLODE and result in death or
serious injury. DO NOT charge a
frozen battery. Let the battery thaw
before charging.
WARNING: Make sure cables are
clear of any moving engine parts
before starting engine.