Snorkel AB46E - Manual (Page 16)

Maintenance
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Maintenance
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Warning
Always block the elevating assembly whenever it is
necessary to perform maintenance while the platform
is elevated.
Hydraulic Fluid
The hydraulic fluid reservoir is located in the drive control
compartment. Refer to Figure 6.
Figure 6 – Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir
Note
Never add fluid if the platform is elevated.
Check Hydraulic Fluid
1. Make sure that the platform is fully lowered.
2. Remove the drive control compartment cover to ac-
cess the hydraulic fluid reservoir.
3. Visually check to make sure the fluid is visible in the
sight glass.
4. If necessary, remove the filler cap and add fluid of
the proper type. Replace the cap making sure it is
tightly in place. See “Specifications” on page 17.
Battery Maintenance
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Warning
Hazard of explosive gas mixture. Keep sparks, flame,
and smoking material away from batteries.
Always wear safety glasses when working near bat-
teries.
Battery fluid is highly corrosive. Thoroughly rinse
away any spilled fluid with clean water.
Always replace batteries with Snorkel batteries or
manufacturer approved replacements weighing 26.3
kg (58 lbs) each.
Check the battery fl uid level daily, especially if the
machine is being used in a warm, dry climate.
If electrolyte level is lower than 6 mm (¼ ″) above
the plates add distilled water only. DO NOT use tap
water with high mineral content, as it will shorten
battery life.
Keep the terminals and tops of the batteries clean.
Refer to the Service Manual to extend battery life and
for complete service instructions.
Battery Charging
Charge the batteries at the end of each work shift or
sooner if the batteries have been discharged.
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Warning
Charge the batteries in a well ventilated area.
Do not charge the batteries when the machine is near
a source of sparks or flames.
Permanent damage to the batteries will result if the
batteries are not immediately recharged after dis-
charging.
Never leave the battery charger operating for more
than two days.
Never disconnect the cables from the batteries when
the charger is operating.
Keep the charger dry.
1. At the lower controls, turn the start switch to the off
position.
2. Turn the battery disconnect switch on.
3. Release the latch on each side of the battery trays
and remove the cover to access the batteries. Re-
move the caps from each battery.
4. Visually check the battery fluid level making sure the
level is within 6 mm (¼ ″) of the bottom of the filler neck
inside each hole. If needed, add distilled water.
5. Tightly replace the caps on each battery and replace
and latch the battery tray doors.
6. Plug the battery charger into a properly grounded
outlet (100-240 volt AC, 50/60 Hz) using a 3 conduc-
tor, 1.5 mm (12 gauge) or larger extension cord. The
extension cord must be as short as possible and in
good electrical condition.
Note
The aerial platform will not operate while the battery
charger is plugged in.
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