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MQ-MIKASA MVH-702DRSC COMPACTOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/17/03) — PAGE 25
MACHINE MAINTENANCE
1.
At the end of each day’s operation, wipe off any dust from
the transmitter and the receiver on the body of the machine.
2.
At the end of each day’s operation, charge the transmitter
battery if necessary.
Refer to Table 4 in the Troubleshooting section for periodic
inspection and maintenance necessary for the machine.
MACHINE BATTERY MAINTENANCE
1.
If a battery has not been used for some time, reduce the
charge level initially to protect each plate inside the battery.
2.
Check the battery terminals periodically to ensure that they
are in good condition.
3.
Use wire brush or sand paper to clean the battery terminals.
4.
If the machine will not be in operation for a long period of
time, charge the battery sufficiently, tighten all caps, correctly,
store in cool dry place and check the battery charge level
every month to maintain the performance of the battery.
BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION
1.
When removing cable, disconnect the ground side (normally
negative) first (Figure 16).
2.
When installing cable connect the ground side (normally
negative) last .
MACHINE BATTERY MAINTENANCE
1.
If a battery has not been used for some time, reduce the
charge level initially to protect each plate inside the battery.
2.
Check the battery terminals periodically to ensure that they
are in good condition.
3.
Use wire brush or sand paper to clean the battery terminals.
4.
If the machine will not be in operation for a long period of
time, charge the battery sufficiently, tighten all caps, correctly,
store in cool dry place and check the battery charge level
every month to maintain the performance of the battery.
MVH-702DRSC — MAINTENANCE
Wear safety glasses or face mask , protective
clothes, and rubber gloves when working
with battery.
DANGER :
Lead-acid battery contains sulfuric acid, which
may damage eyes or skin on contact.
Always wear a face shield to avoid acid getting
into the eyes. If acid gets in contact with eyes,
flush immediately with clean water and get medical advice.
Wear rubber gloves and protective clothes to keep acid off skin.
If acid gets in contact with skin, wash off immediately with clean
water.
Use a flashlight to check battery electrolyte level. Always check
the engine is stopped.
Do not charge battery or jump-start engine when the battery is
frozen. Warm the battery to 15 degrees F or battery may explode.
Replace the battery with the same or similar capacity battery or
battery may explode.
Do not close the exhaust outlet of battery. The gas pressure
building up in the battery may cause explosion.
Before using a battery charger, read and understand the charger
instruction manual thoroughly.
Charge the battery in a non-spark, well-ventilated area. Avoid
fire from cigarette sparks or matches.
CAUTION :
Figure 16. Battery Location
Negative
Terminal
Positive
Terminal