Maintenance, Observe and obey, Check the batteries – Genie GS-5390 User Manual

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Part No. 82828

Genie GS-3384 & GS-3390 & GS-4390 & GS-5390

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Operator's Manual

Second Edition • Third Printing

Observe and Obey:

Only routine maintenance items specified in this

manual shall be performed by the operator.

Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be

completed by qualified service technicians,
according to the manufacturer's specifications
and the requirements specified in the
responsibilities manual.

Maintenance Symbols Legend

The following symbols have been
used in this manual to help
communicate the intent of the
instructions. When one or more of
the symbols appear at the
beginning of a maintenance
procedure, it conveys the meaning
below.

Indicates that tools will be required to
perform this procedure.

Indicates that new parts will be required to
perform this procedure.

Indicates that a cold engine is required
before performing this procedure.

Check the Batteries

Proper battery condition is essential to good engine
performance and operational safety. Improper fluid
levels or damaged cables and connections can
result in engine component damage and hazardous
conditions.

Electrocution hazard. Contact with
hot or live circuits may result in
death or serious injury. Remove all
rings, watches and other jewelry.

Bodily injury hazard. Batteries
contain acid. Avoid spilling or
contacting battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda
and water.

1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear.

2 Be sure that the battery cable connections are

tight and free of corrosion.

3 Be sure that the battery hold-down bars are

secure.

4 Remove the battery vent caps.

5 Check the battery acid level. If needed,

replenish with distilled water to the bottom of the
battery fill tube. Do not overfill.

6 Install the vent caps.

Maintenance

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