MAINTENANCE
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186E MM160 (6–94)
BATTERY CHARGING
The machine batteries are specially made for this
machine application. They are unique in that they
hold their power for long periods of time, but they
can only be recharged a certain number of times.
To get the most life from the batteries, charge
them when 25% of their charge is left.
Do not expose the battery charger to water. Do
not touch uninsulated battery terminals or
unnecessarily expose any portion of your body to
the batteries when making electrical connections.
TO CHARGE BATTERIES (For machines below
serial number 006823)
Eight hours is generally enough time to charge a
discharged set of 140 A/h batteries. If the
batteries are not fully discharged, set the timer for
a period of time that is proportionally less than
what is required for a fully discharged set of
batteries, ie: half discharged batteries need three
to four hours of charging time.
1. Stop the machine on a flat, dry surface next
to an electrical outlet.
2. Turn the on-off switch to the left.
3. Open the access covers.
WARNING: Batteries Emit Hydrogen
Gas. Explosion Or Fire Can Result.
Keep Sparks And Open Flame Away. Keep
Covers Open When Charging.
4. Check the electrolyte level in the batteries.
Before charging, add just enough distilled
water to cover the plates. Then, after
charging is completed, add enough water to
bring the electrolyte up to the indicator mark.
If the water level is topped off before
charging, normal expansion of the
electrolyte may cause an overflow, resulting
in loss of acid balance and acid damage to
the machine area around the batteries.
5. Plug the battery charger cord into a wall
outlet.
6. Turn the battery charger knob to the number
of hours you wish to charge the batteries.
The charger gauge will indicate the charger
is operating.
NOTE: Do not operate machine when charging
batteries or charger will be damaged.
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B
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BATTERY CHARGER
A. Charger Knob
B. Charger Gauge
7. The batteries will be fully charged when the
timer reads “off” or the battery specific
gravity is 1.260 to 1.280.
8. Turn the timer to “off” position.
9. Unplug the battery charger from the wall
outlet.
10. Check the electrolyte level of the batteries; it
should be up to the indicator mark.
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B
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CHECKING BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
A. Battery
B. Electrolyte Indicator Ring
11. Close the access covers.
