OPERATION
14
Concorde
HP Plus (01–00)
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and
open flame away. Keep battery compartment open
when charging.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear
protective gloves when handling batteries or
battery cables. Avoid contact with battery acid.
1.
Always follow proper charging instructions
(See
BATTERY CHARGING).
2.
Keep battery tops and terminals clean and dry.
To clean batteries:
a.
Mix a strong solution of baking soda and
water.
b. Brush solution sparingly over battery tops,
terminal and cable connectors.
NOTE: Do not allow baking soda solution to enter
battery cells.
c.
Use a wire brush to clean terminal post and
cable connections.
d.
After cleaning, apply a coating of clear battery
post protectant to terminals and cable
connections.
3.
Check for loose or worn cables. Replace if worn.
DRIVE CHAIN MAINTENANCE
Inspect drive chain periodically for proper tension.
Chain should flex between 6.35mm (0.25 in ) and
12.7mm (0.50 in) from center. If chain flexes more
than 12.7mm (0.50 in), chain should be tightened.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine
and pull out main circuit breaker button.
To Tighten Chain:
1.
Pull out main circuit breaker button to shut off
power to machine (Figure 29).
FIG. 29
2.
Loosen 4 motor mount bolts, do not remove bolts
(Figure 30).
(4) Motor
Mount Bolts
Tension Bolt
FIG. 30
3.
Loosen lock nut on tension bolt (Figure 30).
4.
Turn tension bolt to tighten chain. Do not
overtighten.
5.
Retighten motor mount bolts and lock nut on
tension bolt.
6. Lubricate chain with a water resistant oil.
7.
Reset main circuit breaker button.
BRUSH BELT MAINTENANCE
Brush belt can wear prematurely if belt tension is not
correct. If belt flexes more than 12.7 mm (0.50 in) from
center, belt should be tightened.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine
and pull out main circuit breaker button.
To Tighten Or Replace Brush Belt:
1.
Pull out main circuit breaker button to shut off
power to machine (Figure 29).
2.
Remove belt guard, two screws (Figure 31).
(4) Motor
Mount Bolts
FIG. 31
3.
Remove any debris in pulley assembly.
4.
Inspect belt for wear and for proper tension.
