Operator's Manual

Maintenance
32
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is
just before you operate the traction unit. This lets the
water mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
2. Lift off the filler caps (Fig. 27).
3. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell
until the level is up to the lower part of the tube
(Fig. 27).
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the battery
because electr olyte (sulfuric acid) can cause
sever e corr osion and damage to the chassis.
4. Press the filler caps onto the battery.
Charging the Battery
IMPORTANT: Always keep the battery fully
charged (1.260 specific gravity). This is
especially important to prevent battery
damage when the temperature is below 32°F
(0°C).
1. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking
Electrolyte Level, page 31.
2. Remove the filler caps from the battery and
connect a 3 to 4 amp battery charger to the
battery posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 4
amperes or less for 4 hours (12 volts). Do not
overcharge the battery.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Charging the battery pr oduces gasses.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Battery gasses can explode.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away
from the battery.
3. Install the filler caps after the battery is fully
charged.
4. Replace the battery cover.
Servicing the Hydraulic
System
Replacing the Hydraulic Filter
Change the hydraulic filter:
• After the first 8 operating hours.
• After every 400 operating hours.
1. Position traction unit on a level surface.
2. Raise the loader arms and install the cylinder
locks; refer to Using the Cylinder Locks,
page 22.
3. Stop the engine and remove the key.
4. Remove the front access cover, refer to
Removing the Front Access Cover, page 27.
IMPORTANT: Do not substitute an
automotive oil filter or severe hydraulic
system damage may result.
5. Place a drain pan under the filter.
6. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter,
gasket surface clean.
7. Apply a thin coat hydraulic fluid to the rubber
gasket on the replacement filter (Fig. 28).
8. Install the replacement hydraulic filter onto the
filter adapter. Tighten it clockwise until the
rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then
tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn (Fig. 28).
9. Clean up any spilled fluid.
10. Start the engine and let it run for about two
minutes to purge air from the system.
11. Stop the engine and check for leaks.