ROOTS RB650 Premium, Operator'S Manual

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79 RootsScrub RB 650/750
MAINTENANCE
BATTERIES
The machine is equipped with lead acid (LA) type of ba eries which require
rou ne maintenance. Check the ba ery electrolyte level weekly.
NOTE: Before leaving or servicing the machine, stop on a level surface, turn
off key switch, engage the parking brake and remove key.
The life of the ba eries depends on their proper maintenance. To get the most
life from the ba eries;
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Do not charge the ba eries more than once a day and only a er running
the machine for a minimum of 30 minutes.
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Do not leave the ba eries par ally discharged for a long period of me.
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Charge the ba eries in a well-ven lated area only to prevent gas build up.
Charge the ba eries in areas with an ambient temperature of 27° C or
less.
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Allow the charger to complete charging the ba eries before re-using.
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Maintain proper electrolyte levels of flooded (wet) ba eries by checking
levels weekly.
CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
(For Lead Acid Ba ery)
Checking the electrolyte level
The flooded (wet) lead-acid ba eries require rou ne maintenance as
described below. Check the ba ery electrolyte level weekly.