Operator's Manual

8
ACTIVATE AND CHARGE THE
BATTERY
1. Since the battery is not filled with electrolyte or acti-
vated, bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity
must be purchased from a local battery supply outlet.
2. Remove the wing nuts and washers securing the bat-
tery clamp to the battery bolts and remove the battery
from the machine. Remove the filler caps from the
battery and slowly fill each cell until electrolyte is
just above the plates (Fig. 1)
Figure 1
1. Wing nuts & washers 3. Battery pad
2. Battery clamp 4. Support rods
3. Replace filler caps and connect a 3- to 4-am battery
charger to the battery posts. Charge the battery at a
rate of 3 to 4 amperes for 4 to 8 hours.
4. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
5. Remove the filler caps. Slowly add electrolyte to each
cell until the level is up to the fill ring. Install the
filler caps.
Important: Do not over-fill the battery. Electrolyte
will overflow onto other parts of the machine and
sever corrosion and deterioration will result.
6. Mount the battery on the battery pad with the termi-
nal posts toward the rear of the machine.
7. Secure the battery with the battery bolts, clam, wash-
ers and wing nuts (Fig 2).
8. Install the positive cable (rubber boot over the end) to
the positive terminal and the negative cable (black to
the negative terminal of the battery and secure with
carriage bolts, lockwashers and nuts. Slide the rubber
boot over the positive terminal to prevent possible
short-out.
CHECK THE CRANKCASE OIL
The engine is shipped with 1.5 l of oil in the crankcase;
however, the oil level must be checked before and after the
engine is first started.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag.
Push the dipstick down into the dipstick tube and
make sure it is seated fully. Pull the dipstick out and
check the level of oil (Fig. 2). If the oil level is low,
add enough oil to raise the level to the FULL mark
on dipstick.
Before Operating
Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves when work-
ing 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 bat-
tery; do not smoke.
Nausea may result if the gases are inhaled. Unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet before connect-
ing or disconnecting charger leads.
CAUTION