Operating instructions

MAINTENANCE
980076 08/26/03
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BATTERY
Dangerous Acid, Explosive
Gases! Batteries contain
sulfuric acid. To prevent acid burns, avoid
contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Batteries
produce explosive hydrogen gas while being
charged. To prevent a fire or explosion, charge
batteries only in well ventilated areas. Keep
sparks, open flames, and other sources of
ignition away from the battery at all times.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Remove all jewelry when servicing batteries.
Before disconnecting the negative (-) ground
cable, make sure all switches are OFF. If ON, a
spark will occur at the ground cable terminal
which could cause an explosion if hydrogen gas
or gasoline vapors are present. When
disconnecting the battery, ALWAYS disconnect
the negative (-) terminal FIRST.
1. Check the fluid level in the battery every 25
hours or once a week. If low, fill to the
recommended level with distilled water ONLY.
NOTE: DO NOT overfill the battery. Poor
performance or early failure due to loss of
electrolyte will result.
2. Keep the cables, terminals, and external
surfaces of the battery clean. A buildup of
corrosive acid or grime on the external surfaces
can cause the battery to self-discharge. Self-
discharge occurs rapidly when moisture is
present.
The battery terminals should be cleaned every
100 hours to prevent corrosion build-up. Wash
the cables, terminals and external surfaces with
a mild baking soda and water solution. Rinse
thoroughly with clear water.
DO NOT allow the baking
soda to enter the battery
cells as this will destroy the electrolyte.
MAGNETO
To assure long magneto life, make sure that the
ignition wires are firmly in the magneto cover and
the magneto is kept dry. Providing this is done, then
the only servicing which the magneto will require is
that the points and condenser should be changed
every 500 hours. Always change the magneto
points whenever you change the burner oil nozzle
and burner electrodes.
HIGH PRESSURE HOSES
Inspect your high pressure hoses for wear after
the first 100 hours of use. Inspect every 25 hours
thereafter. If hoses show any signs of damage or
impending rupture, replace the hose.
DO NOT attempt to repair
high pressure hoses!
Repairing high pressure hoses may result in
severe burns and serious injury!
All high pressure hoses must be rated for 3000
PSI at 250°F. Thermoplastic hoses do not meet
these specifications and should not be used.
Severe burns and injury may result if the hoses
do not meet these requirements.
BURNER NOZZLE & ELECTRODES
Replace the burner oil nozzle and burner electrodes
every 500 hours. Always change the burner nozzle
and the burner electrodes whenever you change the
magneto points.
OPTIONAL WASTE PUMP-OUT
At the end of each work day, make certain that you
remove any debris or sediment which may be inside
the waste pump.
Remove the waste pump unit from the waste tank
and clean inside the screen at least once a week,
or more frequently if required.