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2. MACHINE RUN TIME HAS DECREASED
If the machine run time has decreased, there are three potential issues that must be checked: The charger
may not be plugged in or working, the wet, lead acid batteries may need watering or the batteries need to
be replaced.
First, check the charger by plugging it in.
1. If an on-board charger, check the three LEDs. If none are on, then you likely have a faulty charger and it
will need to be replaced. However, if the lights are on and the red or yellow light is on, then the batteries
aren’t fully charged and the charge cycle needs to be completed. If the green light is on, then the charger is
working and the next step is to consider the batteries.
If the batteries are wet, lead acid batteries, check the water levels in the battery cells. If they require
watering, refer to the Battery Watering segment of this manual.
If the batteries don’t require watering and are over 18 months old, you’ve likely started to reach a point
in the battery’s life where their capacity is starting to decline. If you are able to meet your run time
requirements, then you still have some useful life left. However, if the capacity has reduced the run time to
below your requirements, then it is time to replace the batteries. See Changing Batteries segment of this
manual for further instructions on how to replace your batteries.
If none of these factors are present and you are still not getting expected run times, contact your distributor
or Tornado for technical support.
On-board charger LEDs
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