4. MAINTENANCE 4. 11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM To prevent personal injury DO NOT charge a frozen battery because it can explode and cause personal injury. Let the battery warm to 60 ° F. (15.5 ° C.) before putting on a charger. 1. Battery Maintenance and Boosting Inspect the batteries on a regular basis for damage such as a cracked or broken case or cover which would allow electrolyte loss. WARNING Check the battery cables for tightness and corrosion. Remove any acid corrosion from the battery and cables with a baking soda and water solution. Coat the terminal connections with di-electric grease. Lead-acid batteries contain sulfuric acid which will damage the eyes or skin on contact.
Always wear goggles to avoid acid in the eyes. If acid contacts the eyes, wash immediately with LARGE QUANTITIES of clean water and get medical attention. Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing to keep acid off the skin. If acid contacts the skin, wash off immediately with clean water. If it is necessary to use a booster battery to start the engine, BE CAREFUL! There must be one person in the operators seat and one person to connect and disconnect the battery cables. WARNING BOOSTING PROCEDURES The ignition must be in the OFF position. The booster battery to be used must be 12 volt. Connect the end of the first cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery.
Connect the other end of the same cable to the loader battery positive (+) terminal, or to the boosting lug. (See Fig 4.11A). Connect the end of the second cable to the negative (–) terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of the same cable to a ground. Keep cables away from moving parts. Start the engine. After the engine has started, disconnect the end of the second cable from the negative (–) terminal of the booster battery. Disconnect the other end of the same cable from the ground. Disconnect the end of the first cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery.
Disconnect the other end of the same cable from the loader battery positive (+) terminal, or boosting lug (See Fig 4.11A). 55 Boosting Lug C3890 Fig 4.11A C3890 Fig 4.11A