6.2 Charging the battery
DANGER
To avoid serious injury or death:
• When the battery is being activated, hydrogen
and oxygen gases in the battery are extremely
explosive. Keep open sparks and flames away
from the battery at all times, especially when
charging the battery.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• When disconnecting the cable from the battery,
start with the negative terminal first. When
connecting the cable to the battery, start with
the positive terminal first.
• Never check the battery charge by placing a
metal object across the posts.
Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.
(1) Battery
(2) Ground cable
(3) Indicator
(4) Base battery
(+) Positive terminal
(-)
Negative terminal
(A) Long side
1. To slow charge the battery, connect the battery
positive terminal to the charger positive terminal
and the negative to the negative. Then, charge for
at least 1 hour at 4.5 amperes.
2. A boost charge is only for emergencies. It will
partially charge the battery at a high rate and in a
short time. When using a boost-charged battery, it is
necessary to recharge the battery as early as
possible. Failure to do this will shorten the battery's
service life.
3. When the specific gravity of electrolyte is between
1.27 and 1.29, the charging is completed.
6.3 Storing the battery
1. When storing the machine for a long period, remove
the battery from machine, adjust the electrolyte to
the proper level and store in a dry place out of
direct sunlight.
2. The battery self-discharges while it is stored.
Recharge it once every 3 months in hot seasons
and once every 6 months in cold seasons.
When connecting the cables to the battery, start
with the positive terminal first.
The orientation of the negative cable is parallel to
the long side (A) of the base battery.
EVERY 150 HOURS
1. Changing gear box oil
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Always stop the engine and remove the key
before checking oil.
1. To drain the used oil, remove the drain plug and
filler plug at the gear box and drain the oil
completely into the oil pan.
2. After draining, reinstall the drain plug.
3. Remove the oil level check plug. [Only R models]
4. Fill with the new oil within range (A).
(See LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT on
page 57.)
MAINTENANCE
EVERY 100 HOURS
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