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PAGE 30 — MVH508DZ PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/04/14)
MAINTENANCE
BATTERY
The standard battery is a maintenance-free battery. It is
not necessary to supply battery fluid. In case of a sudden
voltage drop, the battery cannot be charged quickly, so it
has to be replaced with a new one.
Checking Battery Capacity
1. Check the battery checker on the hour tachometer
(Figure 32).
Figure 32. Battery Check
2. When the battery charge gets low, the battery checker
lights red.
Changing the Battery
1. Unlatch the two stoppers at the top portion of the rear
cover to open the rear cover (Figure 33).
Figure 33. Opening Rear Cover
.
NOTICE
Battery is not included with this machine
DIESEL
ENGINE TACH &HOUR METER
Battery checker
HOUR TACHOMETER
NOTICE
If an old battery is used, even when the battery checker
is not lighted (indicating low charge), the cell starter
might not operate because of low charging level. If that
happens, change the battery with the new one.
Rear cover
Stopper
2. Loosen the two bolts on each side of the bar connecting
the battery to the side rails (Figure 34).
Figure 34. Raising the Battery
3. Slide the bar up the notches for easy access to the
battery and tighten the bolts.
4. Take off the nuts and remove the battery holder
(Figure 35).
5. After tilting the battery backward, disconnect the
battery terminal. Always disconnect the black terminal
on the negative side first.
6. Pull up the handle on the top of the battery to remove
the battery from the machine.(Figure 35). Make sure
that the battery terminals do not touch the frame.
SLIDE BAR UPWARD
TO ACCESS
BATTERY
LOOSEN
BOLT
(4 PLACES)
BATTERY