FuelSystem
Maintenance
CheckingtheFuelLines
andConnections
ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever
comesrst)
Checkthefuellines,ttings,andclampsforsignsof
leaking,deterioration,damage,orlooseconnections.
Note:Repairanydamagedorleakingfuelsystem
componentbeforeusingthemachine.
ElectricalSystem
Maintenance
ElectricalSystemSafety
•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe
machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst
andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal
rstandthenegativelast.
•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated
area,awayfromsparksandames.Unplugthe
chargerbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe
battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated
tools.
ServicingtheBattery
Batteryvoltage:12Vwith300A(cold-cranking)at
-18°C(0°F).
•Alwayskeepthebatterycleanandfullycharged.
•Ifthebatteryterminalsarecorroded,cleanthem
withasolutionof4partswaterand1partbaking
soda.
•Applyalightcoatingofgreasetothebattery
terminalstopreventcorrosion.
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,
whichisfatalwhenconsumedandcauses
severeburns.
•Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact
withskin,eyes,orclothing.Weareye
protectionandrubbergloves.
•Fillthebatterywherevercleanwateris
availableforushingtheskin.
•Chargethebatteryinawell-ventilated
placesothatthegassesproducedwhile
chargingcandissipate.
•Sincethegassesareexplosive,keepopen
amesandelectricalsparksawayfromthe
battery;donotsmokenearthebattery.
•Nauseamayresultifyouinhalethegasses.
•Unplugthechargerfromtheelectrical
outletbeforeconnectingthechargerleads
toordisconnectingthemfromthebattery
posts.
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