maintenance
BATTERY CHARGING
DO NOT charge battery with the battery cables connected to the compactor. The diodes will be damage by the high voltage.
Batteries generate hydrogen gas which
can be highly explosive. DO NOT smoke or allow flames or sparks near the battery, especially during charging of the battery.
Charge the battery in a open air environment (plenty of ventilation).
Before charging , remove the cap from each cell of the battery.
Connect the positive (+) lead of the charger to the positive (+) terminal of the battery and the negative
Battery fluid will be lost through continuous charging and discharging.
Discontinue charging if the electrolyte temperature exceeds 117° F (45° C).
NOTICE
During summer much more battery fluid is lost than in winter. Before starting, check battery electrolyte levels and replenish with distilled water to the upper mark on the battery.
BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION (Option)
1.Take off the battery cover by removing the M6 nuts that secure the battery holder to the cover.
2.When removing battery cables, disconnect the ground side (normally negative) first (Figure 39).
3.When installing battery cable connect the ground side (normally negative) last.
Figure 39. Removing Battery Cover
CHECKING FUEL FILTER
1.Clean the fuel filter every 3 months or 200 hours.
2.Replace fuel filter every 6 months or 400 hours.
3.To clean the fuel filter, loosen the nuts (Figure 40) of the fuel cock and pull out the filter from the F.O. tank filler port. Wash the filter thoroughly with diesel fuel oil.
4.Reinstall fuel filter and connect all associated hardware
DRAIN
PLUG
NUTS
page 28 — mvh306ds2/dsCPAs pLATE COMPACTOR • operation and parts manual — rev. #7 (02/04/14)
