MAINTENANCE
3-7
140E MM156 (3--02)
TO CHARGE BATTERIES (For machines below
serial number 009737)
1. Stop the machine on a flat, dry surface next
to an electrical outlet.
2. Turn off the master power switch.
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing
Machine; Stop On Level Surface, And Turn Off
Machine And Remove Key.
3. Lift the battery cover into the “open”
position.
WARNING: Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas.
Explosion Or Fire Can Result. Keep Sparks
And Open Flame Away. Keep Covers Open
When Charging.
4. Check the water level in the batteries.
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CHECK ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
If the water level is low, add just enough distilled
water to cover the plates. DO NOT OVERFILL.
The battery can overflow during charging due to
expansion.
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
NOTE: Make sure the battery caps are in place
while charging.
FOR SAFETY: When Servicing Machine, Avoid
Contact With Battery Acid.
5. Turn the battery charger timer to the “off”
position.
6. Plug the battery charger into an electrical
outlet.
7. Turn the battery charger timer to the “start”
position. The charging rate gauge will
indicate the charger is operating.
A
B
C
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BATTERY CHARGER TIMER
A. Timer Knob
B. Charging Rate Gauge
C. Battery Cover
8. The batteries will be fully charged when the
timer reads “off” or the battery specific
gravity is 1.28 to 1.26.
9. Turn the timer to “off” position.
10. Disconnect the battery charger from its
power source.
NOTE: Make sure the battery charger has been
turned off before unplugging the charger from the
battery connector on the machine.
11. Check the electrolyte level in each battery
cell after charging. If needed, add distilled
water to raise the electrolyte level to about
12mm (0.4 in) below the bottom of the sight
tubes.
12. Close the battery cover.
Summary of Contents for 140E
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Page 24: ...MAINTENANCE 140E MM156 3 88 3 2 ...
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Page 60: ...STANDARD MODEL PARTS 140E MM156 6 00 6 4 1 2 3 Fig 2 Replacement Brushes ...
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