Operator's Manual

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12. Check the hydraulic fluid level and top it off if
necessary; refer to Checking Hydraulic Fluid, page 15.
13. Close the hood.
Checking Hydraulic Lines
After every 100 operating hours, check the hydraulic lines
and hoses for leaks, loose fittings, kinked lines, loose
mounting supports, wear, weather, and chemical
deterioration. Replace all moving hydraulic hoses every
1500 hours or 2 years, which ever comes first. Make
necessary repairs before operating.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid injected
into the skin must be surgically removed within a
few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of
injury or gangrene may result.
• Keep your body and hands away from pin hole
leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure
hydraulic fluid.
• Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks,
never use your hands.
Warning
Servicing the Battery
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
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
Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 100 hours.
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a
paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery
terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of four
parts water and one part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to reduce
corrosion.
Voltage: 12 v, 450 Cold Cranking Amps
Checking the Electrolyte Level
1. Open covers to see into the cells. The electrolyte must
be up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 47).
Important Do not allow the electrolyte to get below
the plates. (Fig. 47).
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Figure 47
1. Filler caps
2. Lower part of tube
3. Plates
2. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery,
below.
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. 47).
3. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until
the level is up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 47).
Important Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion 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 35.
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.