5.4.1 Charge Batteries
Provide for sufficient ventilation of
areas where batteries are charged. –
Explosion hazard!
The machine has been equipped with a
charge indicator to preclude the batteries
from low discharge. This low discharge
signal sender has been integrated into the
electronics. If other batteries are used,
readjustment of the low discharge signal
sender is required.
Only Minuteman contract
workshops are authorized to adjust the low
discharge signal sender.
5.4.3 Maintenance of Drive Batteries
Refer to operating instructions 88-602556
for information on care of drive batteries.
5.4.4 Remove Batteries
1. Park machine on level ground.
2. Switch off machine by key switch.
3. Open empty recovery tank (Fig. 7/7)
and secure by support (Fig. 7/8).
4. Disconnect battery connector (Fig. 7/
5).
5. Disconnect battery connection cables.
6. Remove batteries.
5.4.5 Install Batteries
Due to alteration of the center of
gravity, only use batteries as released and
at the prescribed position only.
1. Switch off machine by key switch.
2. Open empty recovery tank (Fig. 7/7) and
secure by support (Fig. 7/8).
3. Place batteries into trough according to
figure.
4. Connect battery poles and enclosed
connecting cables according to wiring diagram
(Fig. 7/9). Provide for tight fitting and grease
poles.
5.4.2 Low Discharge Signal
sender(LDS)
Use the integrated battery charger (Fig. 7/3)
to charge batteries. Proceed to connection
of the charger by means of the mains cable
(Fig. 7/4) with safety plug. Charging
batteries is recommended if at least one bar
of the LDS display has extinguished after
operation of the machine. On this behalf
you are requested to observe the operating
instructions of the charger 88-60-2723 as
well as the operating instructions of the
battery manufacturer. In case it is intended
to change the type of battery the charger
has to be adjusted only by Minuteman
contract workshops.
Charge the batteries properly before
starting the machine for the first time.
Minuteman cannot be held liable for battery
damage resulting from failure to initially
charge batteries.
5.4.6 Disposal of Batteries
Used batteries labelled by the recycling
sign contain re-usable substances. Such
batteries must not be added to normal
household waste. Obtain local information
for the proper disposal of used batteries.
