12
Regular Maintenance

TIRE PRESSURE

Tire pressure is 20 psi (1.4 bar).

BATTERY SERVICE

Cleaning the Battery and Cables -

9HP Models

Service Interval: Every 100 Hours
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (C, Figure 13a).
2. Remove the battery hold-down (B), rubber protective
sheet (D) and battery (A).
3. Clean the battery compartment with a solution of bak-
ing soda and water.
4. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
wire brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.
5. Reinstall the battery in the battery compartment,
place rubber sheet (D) on top of battery and secure
with the battery hold-down (B).
6. Reattach the battery cables, positive cable first (C).
7. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro-
leum jelly or non-conducting grease.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables -

All Models Except 9HP

Service Interval: Every 100 Hours
1. Turn the fuel valve OFF (the fuel valve is located
under the fuel tank).
2. Remove the two 5/16-18 x 3/4 hex bolts (A, Figure
13b) securing the fuel tank assembly (B) to the unit.
3. Place a container under the fuel valve to catch spilled
fuel, and remove the clamp securing the fuel line to
the fuel valve.
4. Lift the fuel tank assembly off the unit and set it
aside. Be careful to avoid spilling fuel.
5. Perform the battery (C) removal, cleaning, and instal-
lation procedures found above in CLEANING THE
BATTERY AND CABLES - 9HP MODELS
6. Reverse steps 1-4 to reinstall the fuel tank. Be sure
all fasteners and fuel line connections are tight before
starting the unit.
A
B
C
D
Figure 13a. Battery
A. Battery C. Negative Battery Cable
B. Hold Down Clamp D. Rubber Sheet
Figure 13b. Battery
A. 5/16-18 x 3/4 Hex Bolts
B. Fuel Tank Assembly
C. Battery
WARNING
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 a
tool.
Figure 12. Check Tire Pressure
AB
C