SECTION 6 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
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d. If applicable, be sure the battery fluid covers the battery
plates before charging. To avoid overflow, do not top
off the fluid level until after charging.
WHEN ADDING DISTILLED WATER TO BATTERIES, NON-METALLIC CONTAINERS AND/
OR FUNNELS MUST BE USED. ADD WATER UNTIL ELECTROLYTE COVERS PLATES. DO
NOT CHARGE BATTERIES UNLESS ELECTROLYTE COVERS THE PLATES.
NOTE: To avoid electrolyte overflow, add distilled water to batteries
after charging. When adding water to the battery, fill only to
level indicated or 3/8" above separators.
Battery Maintenance (Quarterly)
1. Open battery compartment cover to allow access to battery
terminals and vent caps.
WHEN ADDING DISTILLED WATER TO BATTERIES, NON-METALLIC CONTAINERS AND/
OR FUNNELS MUST BE USED. ADD WATER UNTIL ELECTROLYTE COVERS PLATES. DO
NOT CHARGE BATTERIES UNLESS ELECTROLYTE COVERS THE PLATES.
NOTE: To avoid electrolyte overflow, add distilled water to batteries
after charging. When adding water to the battery, fill only to
level indicated or 3/8" above separators.
2. Remove all vent caps and inspect electrolyte level of each
cell. Electrolyte level should be to the ring approximately
one inch from top of battery. Fill batteries with distilled
water only. Replace and secure all vent caps.
3. Remove battery cables from each battery post one at a time,
negative first. Clean cables with acid neutralizing solution
(e.g. baking soda and water or ammonia) and wire brush.
Replace cables and/or cable clamp bolts as required.
4. Clean battery post with wire brush then re-connect cable to
post. Coat non-contact surfaces with mineral grease or
petroleum jelly.
5. When all cables and terminal posts have been cleaned,
ensure all cables are properly positioned and do not get
pinched. Close battery compartment cover.
6. Power up machine and verify it functions properly.
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