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Maintenance Section
Battery - Recycle
One battery is located on each side of the machine
under the access door. Clean the battery terminals
and the surfaces of the batteries with a clean cloth.
Coat the battery terminals with petroleum jelly. Make
sure that the battery cables are installed securely.
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Battery - Recycle
SMCS Code: 1401-561
1. Always recycle a battery. Never discard a battery.
2. Always return used batteries to one of the
following locations.
•
A battery supplier
•
An authorized battery collection facility
•
Recycling facility
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Battery Electrolyte Level -
Check
SMCS Code: 1401-535-FLV
Check the electrolyte level according to the
following table.
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Battery Electrolyte Levels
Battery Interval
Conventional 100 Hours
Low Maintenance 250 Hours
Maintenance Free Battery
No maintenance is
necessary.
Tighten the battery retainers on all machines at
every 1000 hour interval.
Each battery cell should not require more than
30 cc (1 oz) of water weekly. This usage of water
is typical with the proper charging rate and with a
moderate climate.
When you are operating the machine in extreme
temperatures, check the water in the battery cells
weekly.
Inspect the electrolyte level in each battery cell.
(A maintenance free battery does not require
inspection.) Maintain the electrolyte level to the
bottom of the filler openings. Use distilled water. If
distilled water is not available, use clean drinking
water.
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Battery Hold-Down - Tighten
SMCS Code: 7257-527
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Open the battery compartment on both sides of the
machine.
Over time, the vibration of an operating machine
can cause the battery hold-downs to loosen. To
help to prevent loose batteries and the possibility
of loose cable connections, tighten the eight nuts
on the two hold-downs to a torque of 12 ± 3 N·m
(8.9 ± 2.2 lb ft).
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Battery, Battery Cable or
Battery Disconnect Switch -
Replace
SMCS Code: 1401-510; 1402-510; 1411-510
1. Turn the engine start switch key OFF. Turn all of
the switches OFF.
2. Turn the battery disconnect switch OFF. Remove
the key.