Multiquip Mikasa Vibratory Walk-Behind Roller MDR-9GH - Manual (Page 29)

MQ-MIKASA MDR-9GH VIBRATORY ROLLER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/17/03) — PAGE 29
MDR-9GH — MAINTENANCE
If the neutral position of the travel lever and the neutral point of
transmission do not match after adjustment is repeated, align as
follows:
1. Loosen the hex socket head bolt M10 used for mounting the
control lever on the underside of the transmission
(Figure 39).
2. For forward movement, move the control lever slightly to the
left.
3. For backwards movement, move the control lever slightly to
the right.
Figure 39. Unscrewing Left Lock Nut
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
z
z z z z ALWAYS wear a face shield to avoid acid getting into the
eyes. If acid gets in contact with eyes, flush immediately with
clean water and get medical advice.
z z z z z Wear rubber gloves and protective clothes to keep acid off
skin. If acid gets in contact with skin, wash off immediately
with clean water.
z z z z z Use a flashlight to check battery electrolyte level. ALWAYS
check the engine is stopped.
z z z z z DO NOT charge battery or jump-start engine when the
battery is frozen. Warm the battery to 15 degrees F or battery
may explode.
z z z z z Replace the battery with the same or similar capacity battery
or battery may explode.
Figure 40. Battery Connection
Positive
Terminal
Negative
Terminal
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
DANGER :
Lead-acid battery contains
sulfuric acid, which may damage
eyes or skin on contact.
z z z z z DO NOT close the exhaust outlet of battery. The gas pressure
building up in the battery may cause explosion.
z z z z z Before using a battery charger, read and understand the
charger instruction manual thoroughly.
z z z z z Charge the battery in a non-spark, well-ventilated area. Avoid
fire from cigarette sparks or matches.
1. If a battery has not been used for some time, reduce
the charge level initially to protect each plate inside
the battery.
2. Check the battery terminals periodically to ensure
that they are in good condition.
3. Use wire brush or sand paper to clean the battery
terminals.
4. Check battery for cracks or any other damage. If white
pattern appears inside the battery or paste has
accumulated at the bottom, replace the battery.
5. Measure the specific gravity of electrolyte:
z
z z z z completely charged: 1.270 - 1.290
z
z z z z needs charging: 1.260 or lower
6. If the machine will not be in operation for a long
period of time, charge the battery sufficiently, tighten
all caps, correctly, store in cool dry place and check
the battery charge level every month to maintain the
performance of the battery.
BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION
1. When removing cable, disconnect the ground side (normally
negative) first (Figure 40).
2. When installing cable connect the ground side (normally
negative) last.