Minuteman E Ride 26 - Manual (Page 39)

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Maintenance and Care
7.4.1 Charge Batteries
Connect the charger to the battery con-
nector (Fig. 12/3) Charging batteries is
recommended if at least one bar of the
battery gauge has extinguished after
operation of the machine. Observe the
operating instructions of the charger as
well as the operating instructions of the
battery manufacturer. In case it is in-
tended to change the type of battery the
charger has to be adjusted only by Min-
uteman contract workshops.
Be sure to use the correct bat-
tery charger per battery type.
7.4.2 Charger Specifications
Lead Acid: Minuteman (Standard)
P/N: 957727
(36VDC, 20A, 120VAC Input)
AGM: Discover (Optional)
P/N: 957746-2
(36VDC, 25A, 120VAC Input, Hi-fre-
quency)
Charge the batteries properly
before starting the machine for
the first time. Minuteman can-
not be held liable for battery
damage resulting from failure
to initially charge batteries.
Provide for sufficient ventila-
tion of areas where batteries
are charged. – Explosion haz-
ard! See section 1.5 of this
manual for battery and electri-
cal precautions.
7.4.3 Maintenance of Batteries
Refer to battery manufacturers instruc-
tions for information on care of batter-
ies.
7.4.4 Remove Batteries
1. Park machine on level ground.
2. Switch off machine by key switch.
3. Open empty recovery tank (Fig. 12/
2) and secure by strap (Fig. 12/6).
4. Disconnect battery connector (Fig.
12/3).
5. Disconnect battery connection ca-
bles.
6. Remove batteries.
7.4.5 Install Batteries
Batteries must be selected and
seated appropriately in accor-
dance with factory machine
specifications. Failure to do so
could result in inappropriate
changes to the machine's cen-
ter of gravity which, in turn,
could result in machine opera-
tion and control hazards (espe-
cially on inclined surfaces) and
related personal injury.
1. Switch off machine by key switch.
2. Open empty recovery tank (Fig. 12/
2) and secure by strap (Fig. 12/6).
3. Place batteries into tray according to
figure.
4. Connect battery poles and enclosed
connecting cables according to bat-
tery connection/layout (Fig. 12/7).
Tighten and grease poles.
7.4.6 Disposal of Batteries
Used batteries labelled by the recycling
sign contain re-usable substances.
Such batteries must not be added to
normal household waste. Obtain local
information for the proper disposal of
used batteries.