OPERATION
TS--2700/TS--3300 (05--04)
11
CHARGING BATTERIES
NOTE:
Recharge batteries ONLY after a total of 30
minutes of use or more. This will prolong battery life.
The following charging instructions are intended
for supplied 24V chargers only. Only use a
charger with the following specifications to
prevent battery damage.
CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS:
S
OUTPUT VOLTAGE - 24 VOLTS
S
OUTPUT CURRENT - 25 AMPS MAXIMUM
S
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF CIRCUIT
S
FOR DEEP CYCLE BATTERY CHARGING
NOTE:
For optimum machine operation, keep
batteries charged at all times. Never leave batteries
discharged for lengthy periods.
WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard.
Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas. Keep Sparks And
Open Flame Away. Keep Battery Compartment
Open When Charging.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear
protective gloves and safety glasses when
handling batteries or battery cables. Avoid contact
with battery acid.
1. Transport machine to a flat, dry surface in a well--
ventilated area for charging.
2. Turn off all switches.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface and turn off
machine.
3. Hinge open recovery tank to access batteries.
Make sure recovery tank is empty before opening.
4. Before charging, check the fluid level (A) in each
battery cell. If the battery plates (B) are exposed,
add just enough distilled water to cover plates.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Overfilled batteries can
overflow during charging due to fluid expansion.
Replace cell caps before charging (Figure 18).
A
B
FIG. 18
5. With charger’s power supply cord unplugged,
connect battery charger into machine as shown.
Flip up hood support stand and rest hood on stand
to promote ventilation (Figure 19).
FIG. 19
6. Plug the charger’s power supply cord into a
grounded wall outlet (Figure 20).
Grounded
3 Hole Outlet
Ground Pin
FIG. 20
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate charger unless cord
is properly grounded.
NOTE:
Once charger is connected, machine
becomes inoperable.
7. The charger will automatically begin charging and
shut off when fully charged.
8. When disconnecting charger, always unplug
charger from wall outlet first.
9. After charging, recheck the battery fluid level (A) in
each battery cell. The level should be 1 cm (3/8 in)
from the bottom of sight tubes (B). Add distilled
water if needed. DO NOT OVERFILL (Figure 21).
A
B
FIG. 21
