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FIG. 43
6. The charger will display a sequence of codes once
the cord is connected (Figure 44).
Three-- the following code:
A = Charging current
U = Battery Voltage
h = Charging time
C = Charging ampere--hours [Ah]
E = Energy used [Kwh]
“GEL” or “Acd” = Battery type the charger is
currently set for. Before charging make sure
your battery type matches the display:
GEL=Sealed, Acd=WET (lead acid). To change
setting, see ON--BOARD CHARGER
SETTINGS.
Press the arrow button to review the codes.
FIG. 44
7. Once the charging cycle begins, the indicator lights
will progress from red, yellow to green. When the
green indicator light comes on, the charging cycle
is done. Unplug the charger cord.
If the charger detects a problem, the charger will
display an error code (See ON--BOARD BATTERY
CHARGER ERROR CODES).
USING AN OFF--BOARD BATTERY CHARGER
(OPTION)
1. Transport the machine to a well--ventilated area.
2. Park the machine on a flat, dry surface. Turn the
key off and set the parking brake, if equipped.
3. If charging wet (lead acid) batteries, check the fluid
level before charging (See BATTERY
MAINTENANCE).
4. Prop up the recovery tank for ventilation
(Figure 45).
FIG. 45
5. Connect the charger’s DC cord into the machine’s
battery receptacle (Figure 46).
6. Connect the charger’s AC power supply cord into a
properly grounded receptacle (Figure 46).
FIG. 46
7. The supplied charger will automatically begin
charging and shut off when fully charged.
NOTE: The machine will not operate when charging.
ATTENTION: Do not disconnect the charger’s DC
cord from the machine’s receptacle when the
charger is operating. Arcing may result. If the
charger must be interrupted during charging,
disconnect the AC power supply cord first.
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