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CHARGING THE BATTERIES
Charge the batteries each time the machine is used or when the Battery Indicator (K5) is reading less than full.
To Charge the Batteries...
1See Figure 10. Depress the Battery Disconnect (11).
2Open Side Access Panel (27) and push the connector from the charger into the Battery Connector (20).
3Follow the instructions on the battery charger.
4After charging the batteries check the fluid level in all battery cells. Add distilled water, if necessary, to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler tubes.
WARNING!
Do not fill the batteries before charging.
Charge batteries in a
Do not smoke while servicing the batteries.
When Servicing Batteries...
*Remove all jewelry
*Do not smoke
*Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves and a rubber apron
*Work in a
*Do not allow tools to touch more than one battery terminal at a time
*ALWAYS disconnect the negative (ground) cable first when replacing batteries to prevent sparks.
*ALWAYS connect the negative cable last when installing batteries.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to floor surfaces, wipe water and acid from the top of the batteries after charging.
CHECKING THE BATTERY WATER LEVEL
Check the water level of the batteries at least once a week.
After charging the batteries, remove the vent caps and check the water level in each battery cell. Use distilled or demineralized water in a battery filling dispenser (available at most auto parts stores) to fill each cell to the level indicator (or to 10 mm over the top of the separators). DO NOT
FIGURE 10
CAUTION!
Acid can spill onto the floor if the batteries are overfilled.
Tighten the vent caps. Wash the tops of the batteries with a solution of baking soda and water (2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 liter of water).
