Maintenance - Weekly (Every 50 hours of operation)
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Check batteries
Never smoke or allow sparks and flames to be
exposed near the batteries while examining
them. The batteries usually produce explosive
gases, which can cause severe injuries.
1. Open the front cap of the equipment, where the batteries are
located.
2. Clean the outer caps of the batteries.
While working with batteries protect you face
and eyes, using the proper safety equipment and
always arrange for proper fan.
3. Remove the cell caps and check the electrolyte level; it
should be at least 0.4" (10 mm) above the plates. If
necessary, complete the level with battery solution. If the
environment operating temperature is below 32 °F (0 °C), the
engine should run for a few minutes after completing the
level, otherwise the solution may freeze.
4. Check if the cell cap breathers don’t have restrictions; if
necessary, clean them.
5. The battery terminals should be kept clean and the contact
cables should be always tight. In case they are rusted, clean
them with a water and sodium bicarbonate solution and apply
a layer of Vaseline to prevent a new corrosion process.
When removing the battery, initially disconnect the
negative (-) terminal. Nevertheless, when installing
the battery, connect first the positive (+) terminal.
Avoid that both terminals of the battery have any
contact with the metallic tools or the unintentional
contact between the positive terminal and the
machine chassis, may cause a short circuit.
Before performing repairs with electric welding
on the machine, disconnect the negative (-)
terminal of the battery, and all the alternator's
cables.
TAKE CARE OF THE ENVIRONMENT: return the
used battery at the time of replacement,
according to the local environmental legislation
. Every consumer or user has the obligation to
return the used battery to a specific dealer. Don’t
dispose of them in regular trash.
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