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T380AMR 9020999 (08-2020)
MAINTENANCE
HYDROLINK
®
BATTERY WATERING SYSTEM
(Trojan
®
Battery OPTION)
The following instructions are for models equipped
with the HydroLink battery watering system option.
The optional HydroLink battery watering system
provides a safe and easy way to maintain the
proper electrolyte levels in the batteries. It is
designed exclusively for Trojan
fl
ooded (wet) lead-
acid batteries.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear
personal protection equipment as needed.
Avoid contact with battery acid.
Before using the battery watering system, and after
every 100 hours, check hoses and connections for
damage or wear.
1. Fully charge batteries prior to using the battery
watering system. Do not add water to batteries
before charging, the electrolyte level will
expand and may over
fl
ow when charging.
2. After charging batteries, check the battery
electrolyte level indicators located on the
battery covers. If the level indicators are
white add water as described in the following
instructions. If the level indicators are black the
electrolyte is at the correct level, no water is
required.
3. Locate the battery
fi
ll hose coupler inside the
battery compartment. Remove the dust cap
and connect the hand pump hose.
4. Submerge the other end of the hand pump
hose into a bottle of distilled water.
Distilled
Water
5. Squeeze the bulb on the hand pump hose until
fi
rm. The level indicators will turn black when
full.
6. After adding water, replace the dust cap on the
battery
fi
ll hose and store the hand pump hose
inside the machine’s battery compartment for
future use.