2-44INSPADJHEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT/BATTERY INSPECTIONELECTRICALHEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT1. Place the machine on a level surface.2. Place the machine in front of a wall at the rec-ommended distance D. Refer to the tablebelow.3. Measure the distance H from the floor to thecenter of the headlight and place a mark on thewall at that height.4. With a person sitting on the machine, apply theparking brake, start the engine and let it idle.5. Switch on the headlight’s high beam and checkthe height of the projected beam on the wall.The projection should be at the position markedin step 3 or 1/2° lower (set range S).D: Distance H: Height S: Set rangeD 3.0 m (10 ft) 7.6 m (25 ft)S 26 mm (1.0 in) 66 mm (2.6 in)6. Adjust:• Headlight beam (vertically)Vertical adjustmentHigher Turn the adjusting bolt 1clockwise.Lower Turn the adjusting bolt 1counterclockwise.BATTERY INSPECTIONWARNINGBatteries generate explosive hydrogen gas andcontain electrolyte which is made of poisonousand highly caustic sulfuric acid. Therefore,always follow these preventive measures:• Wear protective eye gear when handling orworking near batteries.• Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.• Keep batteries away from fire, sparks or openflames (e.g., welding equipment, lighted ciga-rettes).• DO NOT SMOKE when charging or handlingbatteries.• KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE OUTOF REACH OF CHILDREN.• Avoid bodily contact with electrolyte as it cancause severe burns or permanent eye injury.