Setup
Installing the Valve Lever
1. Remove and discard the nut securing the bolt and
lock washer to the speed selector lever.
2. Secure the lever to the speed selector valve using the
bolt and lock washer as illustrated in Figure 3.
1. Speed selector valve lever 2. Speed selector valve
Checking Fluid Levels and
Drive Chain Tension
Before starting the engine for the first time, check the
engine oil and hydraulic fluid levels and the traction drive
chain tension. Refer to Operation and Maintenance for
more information.
Charging the Battery
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Figure 3
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal 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 traction unit.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
traction unit.
1. Park the traction unit on a level surface, raise the
loader arms, and install the cylinder locks.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
3. Connect a charger to the battery (Figure 4) and
charge it for a minimum of 1 hour at 6 to 10 amps.
Do not overcharge the battery.
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1. Positive post
2. Negative post
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the
charger leads from the battery posts (Figure 4).
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Figure 4
3. Charger red (+) wire
4. Charger black (—) wire