TO CHARGE THE BATTERIES
!CAUTION
When servicing machine, avoid contact with bat- tery acid.
!WARNING
Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep covers open when charging.
!WARNING
Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with batteries.
!WARNING
Charge batteries in a well ventilated area. Leave the solution tank open.
Use a 36 volt, 20 amp maximum output, DC charger which will automatically shut off when the batteries are fully charged to charge the six battery pack.
1.Stop the machine in a clean, well ventilated area next to the charger
2.Turn “OFF” machine and set parking brake.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; Stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key
3.Drain solution tank and raise the solution tank and lock the support arm. Make sure the support arm is fully engaged.
!WARNING
Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can re- sult. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep covers open when charging.
BATTERIES
7.Plug the charger connector into the battery connector. Connect the charger AC plug to a wall outlet. The charger gauge should indicate that the batteries are charging.
8.When the batteries are fully charged, disconnect the charger from the AC wall outlet, then disconnect the charger from the batteries.
9.Connect the batteries to the machine connector.
10.Check the electrolyte level. It should be up to the indi- cator ring. If necessary add distilled water.
11.Lower the solution tank.
CHANGING BATTERIES
TO REMOVE BATTERIES
Stop the machine in a clean area next to the charger Turn off machine and set parking brake.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; Stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off ma- chine and remove key
1.Raise the solution tank.
2.Engage solution tank support arm
3.Disconnect battery pack from machine.
4.Use the proper size open end wrench to disconnect main ground wire first and secure cable terminal away from batteries.
5.Disconnect main positive lead and secure cable termi- nal away from batteries.
6.Loosen both terminals on each jumper cable and remove one at a time.
7.Prepare a suitable site to place the batteries.
8.Attach suitable battery lifting device and lift batteries from the machine.
!WARNING
Batteries are a potential environmental hazard. Consult your battery supplier for safe disposal methods.
BATTERY CONNECTIONS SABER/STRIDE II
4.Check the electrolyte level in each battery cell. Before charging, add just enough water to cover the plates. After charging is complete, add just enough water to
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