SkyTrak 10054 Operation Manual - Manual (Page 156)

154 Model 10054 Rev. 11/03
General Maintenance
The batteries in this vehicle are maintenance free type batteries. They are
shipped in the vehicle filled with electrolyte and charged. A warning
indicator light will illuminate on the display panel when the alternator is no
longer able to charge the batteries. To service the batteries:
1. Level the vehicle, ground the carriage, place the travel select lever
in (N) NEUTRAL, move neutral lock lever to NEUTRAL LOCK posi-
tion, engage the parking brake switch and shut off the engine.
2. Unlock and open the rear door. The batteries (1) are located inside
the frame directly below the radiator and oil cooler.
3. Wearing safety glasses, visually inspect the batteries. Check termi-
nals for corrosion. Replace a battery if it has a cracked, melted or
damaged case.
4. Close and lock rear door
13. Batteries
WARNING:
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and
potentially explosive gases. To avoid personal injury when check-
ing, testing or charging batteries:
• DO NOT use smoking materials near batteries.
• Keep arcs, sparks and open flames away from batteries.
• Provide ventilation and wear safety glasses.
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