Taylor-Dunn MX-026-00, Operation, Maintenance, And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Battery
Page 5
STORING
Storage
Thoroughly clean the battery and battery compartment.
Refer to
Cleaning
in this section for information
regarding cleaning the battery.
Check the electrolyte level and charge the battery. Refer
to
Watering
in this section for information regarding
checking the electrolyte level.
Store the vehicle or battery (if removed) in a cool, dry,
well ventilated area.
If storing for more than one month, the battery should
be charged per the table below.
1. Make sure the start switch is in the “OFF”
position, then remove the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the
center “OFF” position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the battery connector from the
vehicle.
CHARGING
Refer to the Operator Section for charging information.
•
Explosive mixtures of Hydrogen gas are
present within battery cells at all times. Do not
work with or charge battery in an area where
open flames (including gas furnace or water
heater pilots), sparks, cigarettes, or any other
sources of combustion are present. Always
provide ample ventilation in rooms where
batteries are being charged. Failure to do so
may result in severe bodily injury and/or
property damage.
•
A battery is a live electrical source. It cannot
be disconnected or neutralized. Do not drop any
tool or conductive object onto the battery. A
conductive object that comes in contact with
the battery terminals will initiate a short circuit
of the battery. This could cause the battery to
explode resulting in severe bodily injury and/
or property damage.
•
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous. It contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin eyes or clothing. Wear rubber
gloves and safety glasses while servicing
batteries. DO NOT INGEST! This may result in
severe bodily injury.
Storage
Temperature
(F)
Charging Interval
(months)
Over 60 1
Between 40 and 60 2
Below 40 6
Returning to Service
6. Thoroughly clean the battery and battery
compartment. Refer to
Cleaning in this section for
information regarding cleaning the battery.
7. Check the electrolyte level and charge the battery.
Refer to
Watering in this section for information
regarding checking the electrolyte level.
8. Test the battery. Refer to Testing section for
information on testing the battery.
9. The battery is now ready to be put back into service.