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Maintenance
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• Never fill battery fluid beyond [Upper Level]. Battery fluid may spill and cause
damage to machine or injury to person.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Visually inspect that battery fluid level is
between "Upper Level" and "Lower Level"
lines.
3. If the fluid level is below "Lower Level," fill.
Inspecting
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
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Filling
1. Remove right side cover. (Page 44).
2. Remove filler caps.
3. Fill distilled water up to "Upper Limit."
4. Put filler plugs back in place.
Filler Cap
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• Battery fluid (diluted sulfic acid) is corrosive and causes severe burns. Be
extremeley cautious when handling battery fluid. If battery fluid is spilt on
clothes, immediately rinse with plenty of water. If spilt on skin or in an eye,
immediately rinse with plenty of water and promptly consult a physician.
• Explosion hazard. Keep open flame or spark away from battery. Hydrogen gas
generated during charging is extremely explosive.
• Shock hazard: never touch battery terminal. Electrocution may result.
• Use wet cloth to clean battery. Dry cloth may generate static electricity, which
may cause explosion.