3.
Connect a
16 gauge (or larger diameter),
2.5 m (8.2 ft) or shorter charger cord
to the
charging receptacle on the machine (
).
Note:
Ensure that the charger-voltage setting
matches the voltage at the power outlet being
used.
Note:
In high-ambient temperature
environments, remove the seat assembly for
optimal charging time; refer to
Seat Assembly (page 31)
. If the battery charger
is too hot, it may not charge properly. In cold
temperatures, it may take a longer for the
batteries to charge.
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1.
Charger-status light
4.
The battery is almost
charged.
2.
Charging receptacle
5.
The battery is charged.
3.
The battery is near empty.
6.
Charger fault; refer to the
charger manual for the
fault codes.
4.
Plug the charger power cord into the power
outlet.
Note:
While the batteries are charging, the
green light on the charger blinks on and off.
When the batteries are fully charged, the green
light stops blinking and stays on.
5.
Disconnect the cord from the power outlet.
6.
Disconnect the charger from the machine.
Refer to the following table and
for
information on the meanings of the varying colors of
the charger-status light.
Charger-Status Light Table
Charger-Status
Light Color
Solid/Flashing
Meaning
Green
Solid
Charging complete
Green
Flashing
Short flash—less
than 80% charge
Long
flash—greater than
80% charge
Amber
Flashing
Reduced-power
mode—low AC
voltage or high
internal charger
temperature;
charge immediately
Red
Flashing
Charger
error—reset the
charger power
If this error persists,
refer to the blink
codes in the
charger manual
Checking the Water Level of the
Batteries
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, shut off the machine, remove the
key, and raise cargo box;
to the Service Position (page 20)
.
2.
Raise the seat assembly to access the batteries;
refer to
Raising and Lowering the Seat Assembly
(page 30)
.
3.
Check the eyelets on each of the batteries to
see if they are either black or white (
).
Note:
Black eyelets indicate that the batteries
are full of water. White eyelets indicate that
water is needed for the batteries.
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