BXTR6438
Trailer Wood Chipper
Service and Maintenance
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6.9 Servicing the Battery
CAUTION!
Risk of burns! Battery electrolyte is extremely
corrosive and poisonous. Contact with the eyes,
skin, or clothing can result in severe burns or
other serious personal injury. If contact occurs
seek medical attention immediately. Handle
batteries carefully.
W020
CAUTION!
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. These
chemicals are known to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
W031
Remove
1.
Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+) cable.
2.
Remove battery hold-down bracket and battery from unit.
Install
3.
Install battery on unit with battery hold-down bracket.
4.
Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable.
5.
Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
Cleaning the Battery
6.
Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+) cable.
7.
Clean battery cable ends and terminals with wire brush.
Rinse with a weak baking soda solution.
8.
Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable.
9.
Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
Charging the Battery
DO NOT fast charge. Charging at a higher rate will reduce
battery life.
ALWAYS follow information provided on battery and battery
charger. Contact battery manufacturer and battery charger
manufacturer for detailed instructions.
1.
Remove battery from unit.
2.
Use a battery carrier to lift the battery or place hands at
opposite corners to avoid spilling acid through the vents
3.
Place battery on bench or other well-ventilated area.
4.
Connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+)
terminal, and negative (–) lead to negative (–) terminal.
5.
Charge battery according to the instructions from battery
charger manufacturer and battery manufacturer.
6.10 Jump Starting
CAUTION!
Risk of explosion or fi re! Do not let metal objects
come in contact with the battery terminals.
Arcing can cause a fi re or explosion. Cover
terminals if working near batteries.
W021
WARNING!
Charging a frozen battery can cause it
to explode. Warm the battery to 60 °F
(16 °C) before charging.
W030
Boosting machine must have a 12-volt battery and be a
negatively grounded system.
1.
Connect positive (+) jumper cable to positive terminal of
discharged battery.
2.
Connect the other end of the same jumper cable to positive
(+) terminal of booster battery.
3.
Connect one end of the second jumper cable to negative
(–) terminal of booster battery.
4.
Make the final jumper cable connection to engine block or
the furthest ground point away from the discharged battery.
5.
Start engine.
6.
After engine starts leave cables connected for one to two
minutes.
7.
Disconnect jumper cables in reverse order of installation.
8.
Operate unit as normal to charge battery.
