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BATTERY CHARGING
The following charging instructions are intended
for the 24V charger supplied with the machine.
Only use a charger with the following
specifications to prevent battery damage.
CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS:
S
OUTPUT VOLTAGE - 24 VOLTS
S
OUTPUT CURRENT - 25 AMPS MAXIMUM
S
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF CIRCUIT
S
FOR DEEP CYCLE BATTERY CHARGING
NOTE: For optimum machine operation, keep
batteries charged at all times. Never let batteries set in
a discharge condition.
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.
Transport machine to a flat, dry surface in a well
ventilated area for charging.
2.
Turn off all switches and key.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface and turn off
machine.
3.
Remove battery compartment hood.
4.
Check electrolyte level (A) in each battery cell. Do
not charge batteries unless electrolyte is slightly
covering battery plates (B). If needed, add just
enough distilled water to slightly cover plates. DO
NOT overfill. Batteries can overflow during
charging due to expansion. Replace cell caps
before charging (Figure 33).
A
B
FIG. 33
5.
Plug charger’s DC output connector to battery
connector located at rear of machine
(Figure 34).
FIG. 34
NOTE: Once charger is connected to machine,
machine becomes inoperable.
6.
Plug charger power supply cord into a grounded
wall outlet (Figure 35).
Grounded
Grounding
Edge/hole
Outlet
FIG. 35
7.
Charger will automatically begin charging and
automatically shut off when fully charged.
8.
After charger has turned off, unplug charger from
machine then disconnect charger from wall outlet.
9.
Recheck battery electrolyte level after charging. If
needed, add distilled water to bring level to bottom
of sight tubes. Be certain to replace cell caps
securely and to wipe off the top of batteries with a
clean cloth.
