Servicing the Battery
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours
Note:
Keep the terminals and the entire battery case
clean because a dirty battery will discharge slowly.
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page 41)
.
2.
Open the battery-compartment cover; refer to
Accessing the Battery Compartment (page 42)
.
3.
Check the condition of the battery.
Note:
Replace a worn or damaged battery.
4.
Disconnect the battery cables, and remove the
battery from the machine; refer to
the Battery (page 52)
.
5.
Wash the entire battery case with a solution of
sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water.
6.
Rinse the case with clean water.
7.
Assemble the battery to the machine and
connect the battery cables; refer to
the Battery (page 52)
.
8.
Close and latch the battery-compartment cover.
Replacing a Fuse
The fuse block is in the battery compartment.
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page 41)
.
2.
Open the battery-compartment cover; refer to
Accessing the Battery Compartment (page 42)
.
3.
Replace the open fuse (
) with the same
fuse type and amperage rating.
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Figure 88
1.
Fuse block
2.
Maxi fuse socket
4.
Close and latch the battery-compartment cover.
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