Ferris Industries 5900619, 5901170, 5900629, 5900625 manual Battery Maintenance, Regular Maintenance

Maintenance

Regular Maintenance

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables - Air Cooled Models.

1.Remove the hydraulic oil reservoir mounting hardware (C, Figure 24) and move the reservoir

(D) forward to expose the battery.

2.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative (black) cable first (B).

3.Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny.

4.Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive (red) cable first (A).

5.Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.

6.Reposition the oil reservoir and secure in place with the hardware previously removed.

WARNING

Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery.

When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables - Liquid Cooled Models.

1.Raise the seat plate to expose the battery.

2.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative (black) cable first (B).

3.Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny.

4.Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive (red) cable first (A).

5.Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.

6.Reposition the oil reservoir and secure in place with the hardware previously removed.

D	Air Cooled
	Models
	C
	A
C
B
	Liquid Cooled
	Models
	A
B

Figure 24. Battery Compartment

A.Positive (+) Cable & Terminal

B.Negative (-) Cable & Terminal

C.Reservoir Mounting Hardware

D.Hydraulic Oil Reservoir

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