Operator's Manual
Second Edition • Second Printing
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Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ
Part No. 1258834
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance performed quarterly, annually and
every two years must be completed by a person
trained and qualified to perform maintenance on this
machine according to the procedures found in the
service manual for this machine.
Machines that have been out of service for more
than three months must receive the quarterly
inspection before they are put back into service.
Check the Batteries
Proper battery condition is essential to good
machine performance and operational safety.
Improper fluid levels or damaged cables and
connections can result in component damage and
hazardous conditions.
Electrocution hazard. Contact with hot or live
circuits may result in death or serious injury.
Remove all rings, watches and other jewelry.
Bodily injury hazard. Batteries contain acid.
Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda and water.
1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear.
2 Be sure that the battery cable connections are
tight and free of corrosion.
3 Be sure that the battery hold-down brackets are
in place and secure.
Standard Batteries
4 Remove the battery vent caps.
5 Check the battery acid level. If needed,
replenish with distilled water to the bottom of the
battery fill tube. Do not overfill.
6 Install the vent caps.
Note: Adding terminal protectors and a corrosion
preventative sealant will help eliminate corrosion on
the battery terminals and cables.
Maintenance
