RT45 Operator’s Manual
Service - 165
As Needed
Charging Procedure (Engine Off)
1.
Park service vehicle close to disabled equipment but do not allow vehicles to touch. Engage parking
brake in both vehicles.
2.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position in both vehicles, and turn off all electrical loads. Disconnect
the machine controller.
3.
Inspect battery in disabled vehicle (B) for signs of cracking, bulging, leaking, or other damage.
Connect red positive (+) jumper cable clamp to positive (+) post (2) of battery in disabled vehicle first.
4.
Connect the other red positive (+) jumper cable clamp to positive (+) post of battery (A) in the service
vehicle.
5.
Connect black negative (-) cable clamp to negative (-) post of battery (A) in service vehicle.
6.
Connect the other black negative (-) cable clamp to the engine or frame ground on the disabled
vehicle, at least 12” (305 mm) from the failed battery, as shown.
7.
Operate service vehicle engine at 1500-2000 rpm for a few minutes to build an electrical charge in the
failed battery.
8.
Stop engine in service vehicle.
9.
Remove jumper cables from the service vehicle, black negative (-) clamp first. Do not allow clamps to
touch.
10. Remove black negative (-) cable clamp from the disabled engine or frame ground first.
11. Remove red positive (+) cable clamp from the disabled vehicle positive (+) battery post last.
12. Reconnect machine controller and try to start disabled vehicle.
If the disabled vehicle did not start, check for loose or corroded battery cable connections. Poor
connections will prevent current from charging the failed battery. Clean terminals and posts if necessary
and repeat steps above.
IMPORTANT:
Some equipment may have a positive jumper cable terminal (1) located externally.
If so equipped, connect red positive (+) jumper cable clamp to terminal.
Summary of Contents for RT45
Page 1: ...RT45 Operator s Manual 053 1982 Issue 4 0 ...
Page 7: ...Overview 6 RT45 Operator s Manual ...
Page 70: ...RT45 Operator s Manual Drive 69 Drive Chapter Contents Start Unit 70 Drive 72 Shut Down 72 ...
Page 84: ...RT45 Operator s Manual Trench 83 Trench Chapter Contents Setup 84 Operation 85 ...
Page 99: ...Saw 98 RT45 Operator s Manual Operation ...
Page 105: ...Backhoe 104 RT45 Operator s Manual ...
Page 125: ...Microtrenching 124 RT45 Operator s Manual Operation ...
Page 136: ...RT45 Operator s Manual Service 135 Lubrication Overview Lubrication Overview ...
Page 175: ...Service 174 RT45 Operator s Manual As Needed ...
Page 193: ...Specifications 192 RT45 Operator s Manual MT12 MicroTrencher ...
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Page 198: ...RT45 Operator s Manual Service Record 197 Service Record Service Performed Date Hours ...
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