Snorkel A38E-sn004509+ - Manual (Page 28)

Chapter 8 – Prestart Inspection
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Note
Only use distilled water when refilling the batteries. Tap
water may contain metallic solids such as iron which can
reduce the life of the batteries.
4. Replace the caps on the batteries. The caps must
be in place and tight during machine operation.
Battery Terminals
To inspect the battery terminals:
1. Check the top of each battery, the terminals, and
cable ends. They should be clean and free of corro-
sion (refer to Figure 8.2).
2. If necessary, clean the top of the battery. Clean the
terminals and cable ends with a wire brush or terminal
cleaning tool.
3. Make sure all cable ends are securely fastened to
the terminals.
Battery Charger
To inspect the battery charger:
1. At the lower controls, turn the start switch to the off
position.
2. Turn the battery disconnect switch on (refer to Figure
8.3).
Figure 8.3 – Battery Disconnect Panel
2. Plug the batter charger into a properly grounded outlet
(115 volt AC, 60 Hz) using a 3 conductor, 12 gauge
(1.5 mm) or larger extension cord. The extension cord
must be as short as possible and in good electrical
condition.
3. After a short delay, visually inspect the battery charge
indicator for proper charging rate (refer to Figure
8.3).
As the batteries become charged, the battery
charge level on the battery charge indicator will
increase.
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4. Unplug the charger.
Battery Condition Indicator
To inspect the battery condition indicator from the upper
controls:
1. Turn the battery disconnect switch on.
2 At the lower controls pull the emergency stop button
outward (refer to Figure 8.4).
Figure 8.4 – Lower Controls
3. Insert the key into the start switch and turn it to the
on position.
4. At the upper controls pull the emergency stop button
outward (refer to Figure 8.5).
Figure 8.5 – Upper Controls
5. Check to see that the battery condition indicator dis-
plays a power reading at the upper controls (refer to
Figure 8.5)
Battery Disconnect
Emergency Stop Button
Riser
Tip Boom
Horn
Turntable Rotation
Main
Boom
Platform
Level
Joystick
Steer
Interlock
Drive/Steer
Emergency Stop Button
Upper Controls
Emergency Stop
Override Start Switch
Turntable
Rotation
Analog Rocker
Riser
Tip Boom
Enable
Main
Boom