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Wash/wipe and dry the area around the bottom of the plate meter. Move the plate
meter up or down the shaft so that all dirt and accumulated grass can be washed
away.
Apply some dry lubricant or light oil to the hinge assembly and to the inside of the
hinge lock tube.
This is a precision instrument - look after it.
Water blasting or submerging the unit will void the warranty.
On start up if you get a “Lo” battery warning then the battery will need replacing
over the next farm walk or two. A triangle icon in the top left hand corner also
indicates a low battery. The plate meter is powered by a single 9 V battery. The
use of an alkaline battery is recommended though a standard heavy duty battery
will still work well. An alkaline battery should give 40-50 hours continuous use. A
NiCad rechargeable battery may also be used.
Before you replace the battery, ensure that the plate meter is switched off. Remove
the screw on the front of the plate meter. The battery retainer will slide out
towards you.
Remove the battery and gently remove the battery snap connections (lever off with
a screwdriver). Fitting the new battery is the reverse of the removal procedure.
If your battery is near the end of its life, it is a good idea to carry a spare with you.
