Operator's Manual

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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.
• Follow all instructions and comply with all
safety messages on the electrolyte container.
Installing the Battery
1. Position battery in tray with terminal posts toward the
engine (Fig. 72).
2. First, install the positive (red) battery cable to positive
(+) battery terminal.
3. Then install negative battery cable and ground wire to
the negative (–) battery terminal.
4. Secure cables with 2 bolts (1/4 x 3/4 inch), 2 washers
(1/4 inch), and 2 locknuts (1/4 inch) (Fig. 72).
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
6. Secure battery with J-bolts, hold down clamp and 2
washers (1/4 inch), and 2 wing nuts (1/4 inch) (Fig. 72).
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Figure 72
1. Battery
2. Terminal boot
3. Positive battery cable
4. Negative battery cable
5. Ground wire
6. Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 inch
7. Washer, 1/4 inch
8. Locknut, 1/4 inch
9. Battery clamp
10. J-bolts
11. Wing nut, 1/4 inch
Removing the Battery
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine components causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode,
resulting in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
Warning