SkyTrak 6042 Operation Manual - Manual (Page 150)

148 Model 6042 Origin 5/02
General Maintenance
The battery in this vehicle is a maintenance free type battery. It is shipped in
the vehicle filled with electrolyte and charged. A warning indicator light will
illuminate on the display panel when the alternator is no longer able to
charge the battery. To service the battery:
1. Level the vehicle, ground the carriage, place the travel select lever
in (N) NEUTRAL, move neutral lock lever to NEUTRAL LOCK posi-
tion, engage the parking brake switch and shut off the engine.
2. Unlock and open the rear door. The battery (Figure 98, 1) is located
inside the frame directly below the radiator and oil cooler.
3. Wearing safety glasses, visually inspect the battery. Check termi-
nals for corrosion. Replace the battery if it has a cracked, melted or
damaged case.
4. Close and lock rear door.
Figure 98
13. Battery
WARNING:
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and
potentially explosive gases. To avoid personal injury when check-
ing, testing or charging batteries:
• DO NOT use smoking materials near batteries.
• Keep arcs, sparks and open flames away from batteries.
• Provide ventilation and wear safety glasses.
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