Snorkel A38E-sn006001+ - 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 control selector switch
to the off position.
2. Connect the battery disconnect plugs (refer to Figure
8.3).
Figure 8.3 – Battery Disconnect Panel
3. 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.
4. 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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5. Unplug the charger.
Battery Condition Indicator
To inspect the battery condition indicator from the upper
controls:
1. Make sure the battery disconnect plugs are con-
nected.
2 At the lower controls twist the emergency stop button
outward clockwise to the on position (refer to Figure
8.4).
Figure 8.4 – Lower Controls
3. Insert the key into the control selector switch and turn
it to the on position.
4. At the lower controls twist the emergency stop button
outward clockwise to the on position (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)
Emergency Stop Button
Turntable
Rotation
Rocker Switch
Riser
Tip Boom
Main
Boom
Diagnostic Center
LCD Display Control Selector Switch
Emergency Stop Button
Riser
Horn
Turntable Rotation
Main
Boom
Platform Level
Joystick
Steer Interlock
Drive/Steer
Tip Boom
Battery Disconnect
Battery Charge
Indicator