MACHINE MAINTENANCE
1.At the end of each day’s operation, wash down dust and dirt off the machine.Clean area around drums ad scrapers making sure all mud is removed.
2.Drain water tank completely.
3.Cover the machine to prevent dust and store in dry place away from sun exposure.
LONG TERM STORAGE
1.Conduct thorough lubrication and oil change.
2.Disconnect battery terminals and dismount battery from machine.Store battery.
3.If there a possibility that ambient temperature will drop below freezing point, add antifreeze agent to coolant.
4.Cover the inlet and outlet of air cleaner and muffler securely.
5.Store machine indoors. Do not leave outdoors.
Refer to Table 7 for lubrication necessary for the machine.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
DANGER :
FORYOUR SAFETY:
zALWAYS wear a face shield to avoid acid getting into the eyes. If acid gets in contact with eyes, flush immediately with clean water and get medical advice.
zWear rubber gloves and protective clothes to keep acid off skin. If acid gets in contact with skin, wash off immediately with clean water.
zUse a flashlight to check battery electrolyte level. ALWAYS check the engine is stopped.
zDO NOT charge battery or
zReplace the battery with the same or similar capacity battery or battery may explode.
MRH-800DS—MAINTENANCE
zDO NOT close the exhaust outlet of battery.The gas pressure building up in the battery may cause explosion.
zBefore using a battery charger, read and understand the charger instruction manual thoroughly.
zCharge the battery in a
1.If a battery has not been used for some time, reduce the charge level initially to protect each plate inside the battery.
2.Check the battery terminals periodically to ensure that they are in good condition.
3.Use wire brush or sand paper to clean the battery terminals.
4.Check battery for cracks or any other damage. If white pattern appears inside the battery or paste has accumulated at the bottom, replace the battery.
5.Measure the specific gravity of electrolyte:
z completely charged: 1.270 - 1.290
z needs charging: 1.260 or lower
6.If the machine will not be in operation for a long period of time, charge the battery sufficiently, tighten all caps, correctly, store in cool dry place and check the battery charge level every month to maintain the performance of the battery.
BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION
1.When removing cable, disconnect the ground side (normally negative) first (Figure 27).
Negative
Terminal
Positive
Terminal
Figure 27. Battery Connection
2.When installing cable connect the ground side (normally negative) last.
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