SECTION 4 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS
4.3.2. Battery Installation
IMPORTANT! The orientation of the battery and the routing of the battery cables is very important. Install battery carefully as shown in Figure 4.4. Always install positive (red) cables using the terminal cover. DO NOT operate machine until the battery retaining rod has been installed and the battery retained securely.
1.Carefully place battery into battery tray, and replace battery retaining strap (see Figure 4.4). Tighten strap hardware securely.
2.Connect positive (+) cables (red) first, from wiring harness to the positive terminal (+) on battery using bolt and nut. Install terminal cover. See Figure 4.4
3.Connect negative
4.Install seat/pedestal. Tighten seat knobs securely.
WARNING
Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover located on battery harness. This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal, which could cause sparks.
4.3.3. Battery Charging
1.Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”.
2.Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level surface.
3.Connect battery charger to battery terminals. (Always remember to connect red cable to positive (+) terminal, black to negative
terminal.)
5.Charge battery at
6.If battery will not accept charge or is partially charged after 1 hour, replace with new battery.
WARNING
Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when charging battery.
4.Store battery in an area away from the machine on a wood surface. DO NOT STORE BATTERY ON A CONCRETE SURFACE.
4.3.5.Battery Testing
1.Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”.
2.Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level surface.
3.Using a voltmeter, measure the battery voltage and compare to the voltages listed in the “BATTERY CONDITION CHART” below to determine condition of battery. (Take care to hook the positive lead of the voltmeter to the battery’s positive terminal, and the negative lead to the negative terminal.)
Battery Condition Chart
State of Charge | Digital Voltmeter |
100% Charged w/ | 12.80v |
Sulfate Stop |
|
100% Charged | 12.60v |
75% Charged | 12.40v |
50% Charged | 12.10v |
25% Charged | 11.90v |
0% Charged | Less than 11.80v |
4.If battery is less than 100% charged, then charge battery. Refer to Battery Charging Section.
4.4CARGO BED LATCH STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
1.With cargo bed lowered, check to make sure that both latches hook completely onto striker bolts. See Figure 4.5.
2.If necessary, loosen striker bolt and/or striker bracket bolts, and adjust up until latches hook correctly. Retighten all hardware securely.
ADJUST
STRIKER
BRACKET
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed in the machine. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the battery.
4.3.4. Battery Storage
If machine is to be stored out of season, it is recommended the battery be removed, charged and stored.
1.Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY
REMOVAL”.
3.Bring battery to full charge (if required).
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ADJUST STRIKER BOLT
LATCH MUST HOOK
COMPLETELY ONTO
STRIKER BOLT
FIGURE 4.5
