MACHINE STORAGE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Safety

WARNING: Before you service a battery, always wear face protection, protective gloves and protective clothing. Battery acid or battery explosion can cause serious injuries.

WARNING: Battery acid causes severe burns. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Antidote - EXTERNAL: flush with water. INTERNAL: drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call physician immediately. EYES: flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention.

WARNING: When the battery electrolyte is frozen, the battery can explode if, (1) you try to charge the battery, or (2) you try to jump start and run the engine. To prevent the battery electrolyte from freezing, try to keep the battery at full charge. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others in the area can be injured.

WARNING: Sparks or flame can cause hydrogen gas in a battery to explode. To prevent an explosion, do the following: 1. When you disconnect the battery cables, always disconnect the negative (1) battery cable first. 2. When you connect the battery cables, always connect the negative (-) cable last. 3. Do not short circuit the battery posts with metal items. 4. Do not weld, grind, or smoke near a battery.

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BATTERY SERVICE

NOTE: The electrical system in this machine is 24 volts. Each battery is 12 volts. Before you service components of the electrical system, always disconnect the NEGATIVE (-) battery cable. Do not run the engine with the battery cables disconnected or with the alternator wires disconnected. Before you use an electric welder, disconnect the alternator wires, instrument cluster, and turn the master disconnect switch to OFF.

Do not use a steam cleaner or cleaning solvent to clean the alternator.

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Battery Fluid Level

Check the fluid level of the batteries every 250 hours of operation. If the fluid level is low, add clean or distilled water to each cell until the fluid level is at the split ring at the bottom of each cell opening.

IMPORTANT: If the temperature is 32 F (0 C) or below and you have added water to the batteries, do the following; Connect a battery charger to the batteries or operate the machine for approximately two hours. This procedure is necessary to mix the water with the electrolyte.

Battery Vents

Keep the battery vents clean, make sure the vents are not restricted.

Cleaning the Batteries

Check the batteries regularly for dirt, corrosion and damage. Dirt mixed with electrolyte or moisture on the top of the batteries can cause a discharged condition in the batteries. Use one of the following methods to clean the batteries. 1.Use Case Battery Saver, Part Number M20376. Follow the instructions on the container. This cleaner does not need water. 2.Use baking soda or ammonia and flush the outside of the batteries with water.

If you do not have Case Battery Saver, use other special cleaners to prevent corrosion on the battery terminals.

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