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10) Maintenance
10.1 Lubrication
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Use general purpose lithium-based, grease lubricants, e.g. Red-i-50042-T (NLGL #2)
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Aerosol Lithium Spray grease is acceptable for lighter applications such as control
cables (e.g. CRC 03080 White Lithium Grease)
Drive Chains:
Lubricate with grease as needed
Wheel Bearings:
Front wheel and caster hubs are
lubricated via zerk.
Carriage:
Lightly grease all joints marked.
Ball Bearings:
use spray grease with nozzle tube.
Rotate carriage 360° for full coverage.
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NOTE: Carriage joint bolts are not
fully tightened; this allows free
carriage action.
10.2 Tires
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Best overall operation is at max
pressure (24lb or as listed on tire)
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Tires may be cleaned with Acetone
for better traction
Wipe with saturated cloth and/or scrub with stiff brush
CAUTION: Acetone will harm painted surfaces
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10.3 Battery
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The battery is sealed AGM and requires no user maintenance. Battery health is
maintained by on-board charging system.
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For best battery life, leave charger connected when tug is not in use.
10.4 On-Board Battery Charger
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Input: 120VAC (USA) input
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Output: 12V, 400mA.
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Brand/Model: Schumacher
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Unplug charger before starting engine.
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Charger LEDS
RED (solid): Charging (charge time: up to 3 hours)
RED (flashing): Bad Battery
GREEN: Battery Charged, Maintain Mode.
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If needed, charger will enter desulfination mode (solid RED, duration 1-10 hours)
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For complete charger manual, visit www.powertow.com/support or contact Schumacher
1-800-621-5485, Monday-Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm CST
