Operator's Manual

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Figure 2
1. Speed selector lever
Activating the Battery
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Warning
The traction unit is shipped with a dry battery. Bulk
electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be purchased
from a local battery supply outlet.
1. Remove the four bolts securing the battery cover and
remove the cover (Fig. 3).
2. Remove the nuts and bars securing the battery (Fig. 3).
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2
6
7
Figure 3
1. Battery cover
2. Bolt
3. Battery
4. Bars
5. Nut
6. Positive cable
7. Negative cable
3. Lift the battery off of the platform.
Danger
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is
a deadly poison and causes severe burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and robber gloves to protect
your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
4. Remove the filler caps from the battery.
5. Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the
electrolyte level is up to the lower part of the tube
(Fig. 4).
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Figure 4
1. Filler caps
2. Electrolyte
3. Lower part of the tube
6. Leave the covers off and connect a 3 to 4 amp battery
charger to the battery posts (Fig. 5).