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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSection 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
5.10BATTERY
NOTE: In order to raise operator set to access battery
compartment, seat must be in rearmost position.
5.10.1. BATTERY REMOVAL
1. Slide terminal cover away from positive terminal.
2. Observe and note cable positions on battery.
Disconnect cables from battery terminals, disconnect-
ing BLACK (Negative) cable first and RED (Positive)
last. Retain mounting bolts and nuts. See Figure 5.18.
5.10.2. BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Position battery into battery compartment.
2. Connect cables to battery terminals. Connect RED
(Positive) cable first. Connect BLACK (Negative) cable
last. See Figure 5.18.
3. Reinstall positive terminal cover. See Figure 5.18.
5.10.3. BATTERY CHARGING
NOTE: The battery in this machine is maintenance-
free. It has been filled to the proper level with acid
and is sealed. Do not attempt to open battery.
1. Remove battery.
2. Place battery in a well-ventilated area on a level,
non-concrete surface.
3. Connect battery charger to battery terminals. RED
to positive (+) terminal and BLACK to negative (-)
terminal.
4. Slow charge battery at 6-10 amps for 1 hour.
5. If battery will not accept charge or is partially
charged after 1 hour of charging, replace with new
battery.
WARNING
Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover locat-
ed on battery harness. This prevents metal from
touching the positive terminal, which could cause
sparks. Cables must be connected to battery terminals
in the proper position. RED (Positive) cable must go to
the ( + ) terminal. BLACK (Negative) cable must go to
the ( - ) terminal. If battery is removed, DO NOT oper-
ate engine without insulating Positive + battery cable
terminal with electrical tape, or sparking from the bat-
tery cables can result.
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FIGURE 5.18
WHEN DISCONNECTING
CABLES, DISCONNECT
NEGATIVE FIRST
WARNING
Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when
charging battery.
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BLACK (NEGATIVE)
CABLE
RED (POSITIVE)
CABLE
TERMINAL COVER MUST
SHIELD POSITIVE TERMINAL
AFTER INSTALLATION
FIGURE 5.17
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