LeeBoy 8515E - Battery Servicing; Alternator

5-26 LeeBoy 8515E Conveyor Paver
Maintenance
Battery ServicingBattery Servicing
Batteries contain sulfuric acid.
ALWAYS wear safety goggles and protective clothing
when servicing the battery.
NEVER allow battery uid to come into
contact with clothing, skin or eyes. If battery uid
contacts the eyes or skin, immediately ush with
clean water and obtain prompt medical treatment.
Keep sparks and ames away from the
batteries as electrolyte gas is highly ammable.
1. Open cover on left side of the paver to access
battery.
NOTE: When replacing the battery, discard the old
battery properly.
AlternatorAlternator
The alternator supplies electrical power to electronic
controls and charges the battery. Its built-in regulator
controls voltage output. (Figure 5-28)
Figure 5-28. Alternator
Use the following precautions to prevent damage to the
alternator or regulator:
• Never polarize the alternator.
• Never ground any alternator terminals or circuits.
• Always disconnect the battery before disconnecting
or connecting the alternator.
• Never disconnect the alternator while machine is
operating.
• Ensure wiring is properly connected before
connecting the battery.
• Always connect a booster battery in the proper
polarity: negative (-) to negative (-) and positive (+) to
positive (+).
2. Before
connecting the
battery, turn
off the master
switch located
behind the
manual container
(facing the
right side of the
paver). (Figure
5-27)
Figure 5-27. Master Switch
3. Be certain that battery terminals and posts are clean
and that the battery cable terminals are tight.
Dirty or loose battery connections can
create high electrical resistance and permit arcing.
4. If corrosion is present around terminal connections,
remove and wash with ammonia or a solution of
1/4-pound baking soda added to one quart of warm
water. Ensure the vent caps are tight to prevent
solution from entering the cells.
5. Pour clean water over the battery and surrounding
area to rinse away the solution.
6. Check vent cap breather openings to ensure they
are clear.