MAINTENANCE
42
T12 9009910 (3--2013)
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
(OFF--BOARD CHARGER)
IMPORTANT: Before charging, make sure that
the charger setting is properly set for the
battery type.
1. Drive the machine to a flat, dry surface in a
well--ventilated area.
2. Stop the machine and turn off the machine
power.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, turn off
machine, and remove key.
3. Lift the operator seat open and engage the
seat support.
NOTE: Make sure the batteries have the proper
electrolyte level before charging. See CHECKING
THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL.
4. Plug the charger AC power supply cord into a
properly grounded outlet.
5. Plug the charger connector into the remote
battery charge connector.
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep
sparks and open flame away. Keep
covers open when charging.
NOTE: If the charger “FAULT CODE” lights flash
when the batteries are plugged into the charger,
refer to the charger manufacturer manual for fault
code definitions.
6. The Tennant charger will start automatically.
When the batteries are fully charged, the
Tennant charger will automatically turn off.
7. After the charger has turned off, unplug the
charger connector from the remote battery
charge connector.
ATTENTION: Do not disconnect the charger
DC cord from the machine receptacle when
the charger is operating. Arcing may result. If
the charger must be interrupted during
charging, disconnect the AC power supply
cord first.
8. Close the operator seat.
