
Charging the Batteries
WARNING
Charging the batteries produces gasses that
can explode.
Do not smoke near the battery, and keep
sparks and flames away from the batteries.
Note:
This procedure is for charging the 12 V system.
Important:
Keep the batteries fully charged. This
is especially important to prevent battery damage
when the temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
1.
Perform the pre-maintenance procedure; refer
to
Pre-Maintenance Procedures (page 63)
.
2.
Clean the exterior of the battery case and the
battery posts.
Note:
Connect the leads of the battery charger
to battery posts before connecting the charger
to the electrical source.
3.
Remove the covers from the jump posts (
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1.
Jump-post covers
4.
Connect the positive lead of the battery charger
to the positive jump post (
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1.
Positive (+) jump post
3.
Negative (-) jumper-cable
clamp
2.
Negative (-) jump post
4.
Positive (+) jumper-cable
clamp
5.
Connect the negative lead of the battery charger
to the negative jump post (
6.
Connect the battery charger to the electrical
source, and charge the battery according to the
Battery-charging Table that follows.
Important:
Do not overcharge the battery.
Battery-charger Table
Charger setting
Charging time
4 to 6 A
30 minutes
25 to 30 A
10 to 15 minutes
7.
When the batteries are fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical source, then
disconnect the charger leads from the jump
posts (
Jump-Starting the Machine
WARNING
Jump-starting the battery can produce gasses
that can explode.
Do not smoke near the battery and keep
sparks and flames away from battery.
Note:
This procedure requires 2 people to perform.
Ensure that the person making the connections wears
the proper face protection, protective gloves, and
clothing.
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