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Maintenance
Use a 36 volt, 20 amp maximum output DC charger
which will automatically shut off when the batteries are
fully charged.
1. Stop the machine in a clean, well ventilated area
next to the charger.
2. Turn “OFF” machine.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine; stop on level surface, turn off machine
and remove key.
3. Open rear cover, unplug batteries from machine,
unlatch battery tray and pull out to expose
batteries.
Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can
result. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep
covers open when charging.
Les batteries émettent du gaz hydrogène. Une
explosion ou un incendie peut en résulter.
Maintenez les étincelles et les flammes nues à
l’écart. Gardez les carters ouverts lors du charge-
ment.
4. Check the electrolyte level in each battery cell.
Before charging, add just enough distilled water to
cover the plates. After charging is complete, add
just enough distilled water to bring up the level to
the indicator ring. If the water level is too high
before charging, normal expansion rate of the elec-
trolyte may cause an overflow resulting in a loss of
battery acid balance and damage the machine.
5. Replace the battery caps, and leave them in place
while charging.
FOR SAFETY: When charging, connect the charger
to the batteries before connecting the charger to
the AC wall outlet. Never connect the charger to
the AC wall outlet first. Hazardous sparks may
result.
6. Plug the charger connector into the battery
connector. Connect the charger AC plug to a wall
outlet. The charger gauge should indicate that the
batteries are charging.
7. When the batteries are fully charged, disconnect
the charger from the AC wall outlet, then discon-
nect the charger from the batteries.
8. Connect the batteries to the machine connector.
9. Check the electrolyte level. It should be up to the
indicator ring. If necessary, add distilled water.
10. Close the rear cover.
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