Electrical System 58Service Manual – SC500
Battery installation
1. Remove the operator key.
2. Disconnect the red battery connector.
3. Lift the recovery tank cover and check that it is empty; if not, empty it using the drain hose.
4. Grasp the handle and carefully lift the recovery tank.
5. The machine is supplied with cables suitable to install 2 12V batteries.
6. Carefully lift the batteries until the relevant compartment, then place them properly.
7. Route and install the battery cable as shown in the diagram (Figure 6), then carefully tighten the nut on
each battery terminal.
8. Place the protection cap on each terminal, then connect the red battery connector.
9. Perform a complete battery charging cycle.
Figure 6
12 V
12 V
Battery Charging
Note: Chargethebatterieswhenthereisonlyoneashingsegmentdisplayedinthebattery
symbol, or at the end of each shift. Keeping the batteries charged make their life last
longer.
Caution! When the batteries are discharged, charge them as soon as possible, as that
condition makes their life shorter. Check for battery charge at least once a week.
Caution! If the machine is not equipped with on-board battery charger, choose an external
battery charger suitable for the type of batteries installed.