DRESSTA 515C, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 5
MAINTENANCE
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OM515C520C99/1E DRESSTA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARNING! Batteries give off a highly flammable gas. Do not smoke or allow
sparks open flame near the batteries because a fire or explosion could result.
WARNING! Battery acid causes severe burns. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or
clothing. Wear goggles, rubber glove, and apron. If eye contact occurs, flush
with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If skin contact
occurs, flush with water.
WARNING! When using a booster battery and jumper cables, connect the
negative (ground) cable to the machine's frame, away from the battery. Always
connect the ground cable last and disconnect it first to avoid sparks near the
battery. A spark could cause a battery explosion and injury.
WARNING! Never check the battery charge by placing a metal object across the
terminals. The sparks could cause a battery explosion. Use a voltmeter or
hydrometer to measure the charge.
WARNING! Be sure the electric system disconnect switch is off when connecting
or disconnecting batteries to minimize the chance of sparks and explosion.
WARNING! The engine can be started with the transmission in gear if the neutral
start switch is bypassed. Do not connect across the terminals of the starter
motor. Attach the booster batteries as directed in this manual.
MAINTENANCE
Proper battery maintenance will assure maximum service. Following are a few simple rules:
1. Keep the battery cable terminals clean and tight.
2. Replace the worn, cracked, broken or corroded cables.
3. Keep the batteries fastened securely in the frame.
4. Maintain the proper electrolyte level when using service batteries.
5. Maintain the batteries fully charged, particularly in winter.
NOTE: Excessive tightening can warp or crack the battery case.
CLEANING THE BATTERIES
If the top of a battery is dirty, it may be cleaned with a brush dipped in ammonia or soda solution.
After the foaming stops, flush off the battery with clean water.
ATTACHING THE BOOSTER BATTERY
When the charge in the machine's batteries is to low to crank the engine, a booster battery can be
used to help start the engine. Connect the booster battery plug with the starting receptacle and start
the engine. When the engine has started remove the plug from the receptacle.
If the machine is not equipped with a starting receptacle, connect the positive cable of the booster
battery to the cranking motor and connect the negative (ground) cable of the booster battery to the
machine frame. Be sure the negative cable is 300 [mm] or more away from the battery. The parking
brake should be applied, and transmission lever locked in neutral position.