BATTERY CHARGING
CAUTION!
Charge the batteries when the yellow (73) or red
warning light (74) turns on and at the end of each
working cycle. Keeping the batteries charged
make their life last longer.
WARNING!
When the batteries are discharged, charge them
as soon as possible, as that condition makes
their life shorter.
WARNING!
If the machine is equipped with lead (WET)
batteries, battery charging produces highly
explosive hydrogen gas. Charge the batteries
in well-ventilated areas and away from naked
batteries.
While charging the batteries always keep the
hood open.
WARNING!
Pay careful attention when charging lead
it comes in contact with skin or eyes, rinse
thoroughly with water and consult a physician.
1.
Drive the machine on a level ground and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Turn the ignition key (61) to "0".
3.
Open the battery compartment hood (18) with the handle
(41) and fasten it with the support rod (52).
4.
(For WET batteries only). Check the level of electrolyte
inside the batteries (42). If necessary, top up through the
charge. If necessary, clean the upper surface of the
batteries.
5.
Charge the batteries according to one of the following
methods, depending on the presence of the electronic
battery charger (32) (optional).
Charging the batteries with an external battery
charger
Check that the battery charger is suitable by referring to
the Battery Charger Manual. The battery charger voltage
rating is 24 V.
CAUTION!
Use a battery charger suitable for the type of
batteries installed.
6.
Disconnect the battery connector (45) and connect it to the
7.
Connect the battery charger to the electrical mains.
8.
After charging, disconnect the battery connector (45) from
the battery charger.
9.
(For WET batteries only). Check the level of electrolyte
inside the batteries and close all the caps (43).
10. Reconnect the battery connector (45) to the machine
connector.
11. Remove the support rod (52) and close the hood (18). Now
the machine is ready to be used.
USER MANUAL
Charging the batteries with the on board battery
charger (optional)
NOTE
Turn the battery charger switch on WET or GEL-AGM
according to the battery type.
1.
(For WET batteries only). Check the level of electrolyte
inside the batteries. If necessary, top up through the caps
(43).
Then leave all the caps (43) open for battery charging.
When the correct level is reached, clean, if necessary, the
upper surface of the batteries.
2.
Connect the battery charger plug (32) to the electrical
mains.
WARNING!
Check that the voltage and frequency shown on
the machine serial number plate (30) match the
electrical mains values.
NOTE
When the battery charger is connected to the
electrical mains, all machine functions are
automatically cut off.
3.
When the battery charger green warning light (32) turns on,
the batteries are charged.
4.
For further information about the battery charger operation
(32), see the Battery Charger Manual.
5.
Disconnect the battery charger cable (32) from the
electrical mains.
6.
(For WET batteries only). Close all caps (43).
7.
Remove the support rod (52) and close the hood (18). Now
the machine is ready to be used.
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