Scag Power Equipment SWZU - Manual (Page 21)

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BATTERY
(ELECTRIC START UNITS ONLY)
Checking Electrolyte Level and Cleaning
Battery
This machine was equipped from the factory with a
sealed battery. Maintenance is not required to maintain
the electrolyte level. Dirt and fluid on the top of the
battery can cause the battery to discharge. Corrosion of
the battery terminals or loose connections will cause poor
battery performance.
1. Loosen the two plastic wing nuts and then remove the
battery cover.
2. Clean the cable ends and battery posts with steel wool.
Use a solution of baking soda and water to clean the
battery. Do not allow the solution to enter the battery
cells.
3. Tighten the cable connections securely and apply a
light coat of silicone dielectric grease to the terminal
connections to prevent corrosion.
4. Install the battery cover.
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and
explosive gases. To avoid personal injury when
checking, testing or charging batteries, DO NOT
use smoking materials near batteries. Keep arcs,
sparks and flames away from batteries. Provide
proper ventilation and wear safety glasses.
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 han-
dling.
WARNING:
2. Run the engine at idle speed with the speed control
lever in neutral for five minutes.
3. Check the oil level in the hydraulic tank. It must be
2" inches from the top of the filler neck. If necessary,
add SAE 20W50 motor oil.
Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level
The engine oil level should be checked after every 8
hours of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine
Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower.
Changing Engine Crankcase Oil
After the first 5 hours of operation, change the engine
crankcase oil and replace the oil filter. Thereafter,
change the engine crankcase oil after every 100 hours of
operation or bi-weekly, whichever occurs first. Refer to
the Engine Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower
for instructions.
Changing Engine Oil Filter
After the first 5 hours of operation, replace the engine oil
filter. Thereafter, replace the oil filter every 200 hours of
operation or every month, whichever occurs first. Refer
to Engine Operator’s Manual for instructions.
Engine Air Cleaner
For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates
how often the air cleaner should be serviced. Refer to
the Engine Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower
for instructions.
In extremely dusty conditions it may be
necessary to service the air cleaner daily
to prevent engine damage.
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