Great Dane Surfer GSRKW2352S - Manual (Page 29)

Service Electrical - 27
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
3. Slide back red cover (C) and disconnect positive (+) battery cable (D).
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4. Loosen nut on front long carriage bolt (E).
5. Remove rear long carriage bolt (F) and nut.
6. Lift and slide battery (G) out from back of battery tray (H).
7. Inspect isolator pad (I). Replace as needed.
Installing:
1. Place isolator pad (I) in battery tray (H). Ensure that isolator pad is on
the bottom and sides of battery tray.
2. Install battery (G) in battery tray (H) with positive terminal in rear.
3. Install rear long carriage bolt (F) and nut. Do not overtighten.
4. Tighten nut on long carriage bolt (E) to secure battery (G) in battery tray
(H). Do not overtighten.
5. Apply dielectric grease to terminals to prevent corrosion.
6. Connect the positive (+) battery cable (D) and install cover (C).
7. Connect negative (-) battery cable (B) and install cover (A).
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Disconnect and remove battery.
3. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking soda to one
gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda solution into the cells.
4. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
5. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
6. Apply general purpose grease or silicone spray to terminal to prevent
corrosion.
7. Install battery.
Using Booster Battery
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A - Booster Battery
B - Disabled Vehicle Battery
1. Connect positive (+) booster cable to booster battery (A) positive (+)
post (C).
2. Connect the other end of positive (+) booster cable to the disabled
vehicle battery (B) positive (+) post (D).
3. Connect negative (–) booster cable to booster battery negative (–) post
(E).
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4. Connect the other end (F) of negative (–) booster cable to a metal part
of the disabled machine engine block away from battery.
5. Start the engine of the disabled machine and run machine for several
minutes.
6. Carefully disconnect the booster cables in the exact reverse order:
negative cable first and then the positive cable.
Replacing Fuse
The electric start circuit is protected by one 20 Amp fuse.
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1. Locate electric start fuse holder under console on right side of machine.
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• Open fuse holder (A) and remove socket with fuse.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable
and explosive gas. The battery may explode:
Do not smoke or have open flame near battery.
Wear eye protection and gloves.
Do not jump start or charge a frozen battery. Warm
battery to 16°C (60°F).
Do not connect the negative (-) booster cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery. Connect at
a good ground location away from the discharged battery.
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Electric charge from booster battery
can damage machine components. Do not install negative
booster cable to machine frame. Install only to the engine block.
Install negative booster cable away from moving parts in the
engine compartment, such as belts and fan blades.
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Help prevent machine circuit
damage. Make sure replacement fuse is the correct size.