Electrical System
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Service Manual – SC6500
™
To Charge the Batteries
1. Disconnect the machine battery connector.
2. Open the side access panel and push the connector from the charger into the battery connector.
3. Follow the instructions on the battery charger.
4.
After charging the batteries, check the fluid level in all battery cells. Add distilled water if necessary to
bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler tubes.
Warning!
• Do not fill the batteries before charging.
• Charge the batteries in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not smoke while servicing the batteries.
When Servicing Batteries
• Remove all jewelry.
• Do not smoke.
• Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves and a rubber apron.
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not allow tools to touch more than one battery terminal at a time.
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ALWAYS disconnect the negative (ground) cable first when replacing batteries to prevent sparks.
• ALWAYS connect the negative cable last when installing batteries.
Caution! To avoid damage to floor surfaces, wipe water and acid from the top of the batteries
after charging.