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Initial Set-Up
Battery
Initial Set-Up Lastec//021819 3-23
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3.28 Battery
Warning
WARNING !
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EXPLOSIVE GAS!
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Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas while being charged!
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Always charge batteries in a well-ventilated area!
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Keep all batteries out of the reach of children!
See Section 2.9 Use Caution When Working With Batteries.
The Articulator utilizes a 12-volt battery with ratings: CA@32°F=680; CCA@0°F=540.
The battery is located under the engine hood to the left of the engine. To access, release
the rubber latches located behind the operators seat and open the engine cover. Be sure
both battery cables and connections are secure, clean, and in good condition. Be sure
both rubber connector boots are in place and secure.
Close the engine cover and secure the rubber latches.
Check to see that the battery is sufficiently charged by momentarily starting the engine.
1. From the operator seat, verify all switches on the control panel are in the OFF position.
2. Verify both steering control arms are locked into neutral position.
3. Turn the key switch clockwise to the RUN position. DO NOT START THE ENGINE.
4. Verify the neutral start and operator-presence indicator lights are activated (the two green
lights on the control panel directly above the key switch). If the operator-presence switch
is not activated, or the steering control arms are not locked into neutral position, the
engine will not crank.
5. Turn the key switch to the GLOW position (counter-clockwise), for a maximum of 9 sec-
onds to preheat the glow plugs. After 9 seconds, the audible warning beeper will sound,
signifying adequate preheat.
6. Turn the key switch clockwise to the START position, and start the engine. If the battery
charge is not sufficient to crank the engine, charge the battery. If, after charging, the bat-
tery charge is not sufficient to crank the engine, replace the battery.
NOTE: Do not crank the engine over 10 seconds!