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Maintenance Section
Battery - Recycle
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Battery - Recycle
SMCS Code: 1401
1. Always recycle a battery. Never discard a battery.
2. Always return used batteries to one of the
following locations.
•
A battery supplier
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An authorized battery collection facility
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Recycling facility
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Battery Electrolyte Level -
Check
SMCS Code: 1401
Table 119
THE TABLE FOR THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE
Battery Interval
Conventional 100 Hours
Low Maintenance 250 Hours
Maintenance Free Maintenance Free
Tighten the battery retainers on all of the machines.
Tighten the battery retainers at every 1000 hours.
Check the following items at every 1000 hours. If
necessary, check the following items more often.
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Clean the top of the batteries with a clean cloth.
•
Clean the battery terminals. As needed, coat the
battery terminals with petroleum jelly.
A battery should not require more than 30 cc (1 oz)
of water per cell per week. This should exist with the
proper charging rate and with a moderate climate.
In extreme temperatures, check the water in the
cells weekly.
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1. Open the battery access cover that is located on
the right side of the machine.
2. Clean the battery surface with a clean cloth.
Keep the terminals clean and keep the terminals
coated with petroleum jelly. Install the post cover
after you coat the post with petroleum jelly.
3. 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.
4. Close the battery access cover.
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Battery or Battery Cable -
Replace
SMCS Code: 1401
1. Turn the engine start switch to the OFF position.
Turn all switches to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the
frame.
Note: Do not allow the disconnected battery cable
to contact the frame of the machine.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the
battery.
4. Perform the necessary repairs. Replace the
cable or the battery, as needed.
5. Connect the negative battery cable at the battery.
6. Connect the battery cable to the frame of the
machine.