JLG 41AM Operator Manual - Manual (Page 46)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-2 – JLG Lift – 3121211
4.3 BATTERY CHARGING & MAINTENANCE - (DC MODELS
ONLY)
AM-DC Models are equipped with a 12 volt, 10 amp output -
dual voltage (120/240V) input battery charger. The charger is
microprocessor controlled featuring an automatic charge sens-
ing circuit which can determine cell voltage and regulate char-
ger output and terminate charging as required.
NOTICE
MACHINES BUILT STARTING WITH S/N-0900031618 AND LATER WERE
EQUIPPED WITH A NEW COMPACT DESIGN HOUSING FOR THE CHARGER AND
BATTERY. THE CHARGER AND BATTERY OPERATION ARE UNCHANGED.
Battery Maintenance and Safety
BATTERY ACID IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND CLOTHING AT
ALL TIMES.
BATTERY ACID RELEASES AN EXPLOSIVE GAS WHILE CHARGING, ALLOW NO OPEN
FLAMES, SPARKS OR LIGHTED TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN THE AREA WHILE CHARGING
BATTERIES. CHARGE BATTERIES ONLY IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
ADD ONLY DISTILLED WATER TO BATTERIES. WHEN ADDING DISTILLED WATER TO THE
BATTERIES, A NON-METALLIC CONTAINER AND/OR FUNNEL MUST BE USED.
The battery fluid level should be approximately 1/8" (3mm)
below vent tubes. (See Figure 4-1.)
Figure 4-1. Battery Fluid Level.
1. Battery Filler Cap
2. Vent Tube 3. Fluid Level
4. Cell Plates
1/8 "
(3mm)
1
3
2
4