BATTERY MAINTENANCE
1.When cleaning batteries use a solution of baking soda and water. (Do not allow cleaning fluid to enter inside battery cells.)
2.Keep a proper electrolyte level in battery cells.
3.Wipe down the battery tops at least once a week. If a cell should accidentally overflow, clean immediately.
4.Test battery condition with a hydrometer at least once a week.
5.Ensure that all connections are tight and that all corrosion is removed.
6.Every 4 to 6 months remove batteries from the machine and clean the battery compartment.
BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURE
Charge the batteries once the amber charge level light comes on. The amber light indicates that there is about 20% charge left in the batteries. Do not let the batteries completely drain before charging. Avoid charging the batteries before the amber light comes on. The machine will run for hours on fully charged, well maintained batteries.
DO NOT SMOKE, HAVE OPEN FLAMES, OR SPARKS NEAR BATTERIES AT ANY TIME.
WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES.
BATTERY INFORMATION
CHARGE BATTERIES IN A
1.Use a 36 volt, 20 amp maximum output, D.C. charger that turns itself off, when batteries are fully charged. The charger must have a connector that matches the machine battery connection.
2.Read the instructions and warnings provided by the battery charger manufacturer.
3.Set the charger in a
4.Connect charger to D.C. outlet on machine first.
5.Connect the A.C. power cord to properly grounded wall socket. NEVER MAKE THE A.C.
CONNECTION FIRST, HAZARDOUS SPARKS MAY RESULT.
6.After the batteries are completely charged disconnect the charger from the A.C. wall socket.
7.Once the charger is disconnected from the A.C. wall socket, it is safe to disconnect the charger from the machine.
8.When the batteries are fully charged, check the electrolyte level by removing, the caps on top of the batteries. If necessary fill the cells with distilled water as shown in the diagram below. Be careful not to overfill cells.
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