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MACHINE PREPARATION
17.
CONNECTING THE BATTERIES AND BATTERY CONNECTOR (HYBRID VERSIONS)
To connect the batteries proceed as follows:
1.
Using the appropriate tools, remove the screws (1) securing the plate (2) of the control board
support.
2.
Remove the control board unit.
3.
Connect the batteries in series to the "+" and "-" poles using the supplied jumper cable (3).
4.
Connect the battery connector cable (4) to the “+” and “-“ poles to obtain a voltage of 24V on the
terminals.
5.
Connect the electrical system connector to the battery connector.
18.
BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTION (B VERSION, WITHOUT BC)
In order not to cause permanent damage to the batteries, it is essential to avoid their complete discharge:
arrange the recharge within a few minutes of the switching on of the "discharged batteries" blinking light.
WARNING: Never leave the batteries completely discharged, even if the machine is not
being used. Check the battery charger is suitable for the batteries installed, in terms of
both capacity and type.
To connect the battery charger you must:
1.
Move the machine to the place used for maintenance or recharging the batteries.
2.
Make sure the electric brake is engaged, otherwise engage it using the lever (1) located at the left
rear of the machine (working direction).
3.
Check the main switch (2) is in the “0” position, if this is not the case, turn the key by a quarter of a
turn to the left, and remove the key from the instrument panel.
4.
Grasp the handle located on the side of the operator seat unit.
5.
Lift the operator seat unit until the safety clamp (3) is hooked.
WARNING: Park the machine in an place protected from the weather and with suitable
ventilation, and on a flat and level surface; near the machine there must be no objects
that could either damage it, or be damaged through contact with it.
6.
Disconnect the electric system connector (4) from the battery connector (5).
ATTENTION: this process must be carried out by qualified personnel. An incorrect
connection of the connector may cause problems with machine functioning.
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