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T380AMR 9020999 (08-2020)
MAINTENANCE
BATTERIES
The recovery tank/seat can be opened to two
battery ventilation levels, depending on how much
room is available to open the recovery tank/seat to
allow the batteries to vent while charging. Use the
recovery tank prop bracket in areas where there is
not enough room to have the recovery tank/seat
completely propped open with the recovery tank
prop arm.
NOTE: Recovery tank must be emptied before it is
propped open.
To engage the lower level, raise the recovery tank/
seat, pull the recovery tank prop bracket out from
the battery compartment and onto the edge of the
battery compartment, and lower the recovery tank/
seat onto the prop bracket. The recovery tank prop
bracket holds the recovery tank/seat open enough
to provide ventilation for charging the batteries.
To engage the higher level, raise the recovery tank/
seat and engage the recovery tank prop arm. This
level also provides adequate space to perform
maintenance to components located inside the
battery compartment.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, turn off
machine, and remove key.
The lifetime of the batteries depends on their
proper maintenance. To get the most life from the
batteries;
• Do not charge the batteries more than once a
day and only after running the machine for a
minimum of 15 minutes.
• Do not leave the batteries partially discharged
for long period of time.
• Only charge the batteries in a well-ventilated
area to prevent gas build up. Charge batteries
in areas with ambient temperatures 27°C
(80°F) or less.
• Allow the charger to complete charging the
batteries before re-using the machine.
• Maintain the proper electrolyte levels of
fl
ooded
(wet) batteries by checking levels weekly.
