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CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs, 2 and 3)

 

CAUTION: Do not short battery tern}i,

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rials.

Before

connecting

battery, re-

 

move

n}etai

bracelets,

wristwatch

 

bands,

rings,

etc.

 

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding,

Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat pan to raised position.

Open battery box door.

Remove terminal protective caps and discard.

,If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

First con nect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely.

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi- nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely.

,Close battery box door. Open battery box door for:

Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware).

oInspection for corrosion.

• Testing battery.

• Jumping (if required). o Periodic charging.

DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE

CAPS

LOCK

HEX WASHER

NUT

\\ FLAT

WASHER

HE×

BOLT

NEGATIVE (BLACK)CABLE

RG. 2

SEAT

PAN

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

FiG, 3

iNSTALL SEAT (See Fig, 4)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.

-Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

-Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

=Assemble adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

oGet off seat without moving its adjusted position. = Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely,

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

 

FLAT WASHER

ADJUSTMENT

LOCK WASHER

BOLT

 

 

FIG, 4

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917.2565 specifications

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