Operator's Manual

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1. Engine belt
2. Adjust the belt to proper tension and tighten the bolts.
Battery Care
1. Battery electrolyte level must be properly
maintained and the top of the battery kept clean. if
the machine is stored in a location where
temperatures are extremely high, the battery will
run down more rapidly than if the machine is stored
in a location where temperatures are cool.
2. Check the electrolyte level every 50 operating
hours or, if the machine is in storage, every 30
days.
3. Maintain cell level with distilled or demineralized
water. Do not fill cells above the bottom of the
split ring inside each cell. Install the filler caps
with vents pointing to the rear (toward the fuel
tank).
4. Keep the top of battery clean by washing
periodically with a brush dipped in ammonia or
bicarbonate of soda solution. Flush the top surface
with water after cleaning. Do not remove the fill
caps while cleaning.
5. Battery cables must be tight on the terminals to
provide good electrical contact.
6. If corrosion occurs at the terminals, disconnect
cables, negative (–) cable first and scrape clamps
and terminals separately. Reconnect cables,
positive (+) cable first and coat terminals with
petroleum jelly.
7. Always disconnect battery cables, ground cable (–)
first, to prevent possible wiring damage from short
outs whenever working with the electrical system.
Battery Storage
If the machine will be stored more than 30 days, remove
the battery and charge it fully. Either store it on the
shelf on the machine. Leave the cables disconnected if
stored on the machine. Store the battery in a cool
atmosphere to avoid quick deterioration of the charge in
the battery. To prevent the battery from freezing, make
sure it is fully charged. The specific gravity of a fully
charged battery is 1.265–1.299.
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Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves when
working with electrolyte. Charge the battery in a
well-ventilated place so gases produced while
charging can dissipate. Since the gases are
explosive, keep open flames and electrical spark
away from the battery; do not smoke. Nausea
may result if the gases are inhaled. Unplug the
charger from the electrical outlet before
connecting to or disconnecting charger leads from
battery posts.
CAUTION
Connecting cables to the wrong post could result
in personal injury and/or damage to the electrical
system.
WARNING