Cushman MINUTE MISER - Batteries and Charging

TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION ‘E’
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Page E-i
Repair and Service Manual
E
BATTERIES AND CHARGING
BATTERIES AND CHARGING ........................................................................................................E - 1
Safety ....................................................................................................................................E - 1
BATTERY.........................................................................................................................................E - 1
BATTERY MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................E - 1
At Each Charging Cycle ........................................................................................................E - 2
Monthly..................................................................................................................................E - 2
Electrolyte Level and Water...................................................................................................E - 2
Cleaning Batteries .................................................................................................................E - 3
Battery Replacement.............................................................................................................E - 3
Prolonged Storage.................................................................................................................E - 4
Battery Charging....................................................................................................................E - 5
AC Voltage ............................................................................................................................E - 5
TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................................................................E - 5
Hydrometer............................................................................................................................E - 5
Using A Hydrometer..............................................................................................................E - 6
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Fig. 1 Correct Electrolyte Level .......................................................................................................E - 2
Fig. 2 Water Purity Table.................................................................................................................E - 2
Fig. 3 Automatic Watering Gun .......................................................................................................E - 3
Fig. 4 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution.....................................................................................E - 3
Fig. 5 Battery Connections..............................................................................................................E - 4
Fig. 6 Freezing Point of Electrolyte .................................................................................................E - 4
Fig. 7 Hydrometer............................................................................................................................E - 6
Fig. 8 Hydrometer Temperature Correction ....................................................................................E - 6