93 Maintenance Section Battery - Recycle One battery is located on each side of the machine under the access door. Clean the battery terminals and the surfaces of the batteries with a clean cloth. Coat the battery terminals with petroleum jelly. Make sure that the battery cables are installed securely. Inspect the electrolyte level in each battery cell. (A maintenance free battery does not require inspection.) Maintain the electrolyte level to the bottom of the filler openings. Use distilled water. If distilled water is not available, use clean drinking water. i01559715 Battery - Recycle i01558385 Battery Hold-Down - Tighten SMCS Code: 1401-561 1. Always recycle a battery.
Never discard a battery. SMCS Code: 7257-527 2. Always return used batteries to one of the following locations. A battery supplier An authorized battery collection facility Recycling facility i01558401 Battery Electrolyte Level - Check SMCS Code: 1401-535-FLV Check the electrolyte level according to the following table. Table 13 g00809817 Illustration 134 Open the battery compartment on both sides of the machine. Over time, the vibration of an operating machine can cause the battery hold-downs to loosen. To help to prevent loose batteries and the possibility of loose cable connections, tighten the eight nuts on the two hold-downs to a torque of 12 ± 3 N·m (8.9 ± 2.2 lb ft).
Tighten the battery retainers on all machines at every 1000 hour interval. i00587243 Battery, Battery Cable or Battery Disconnect Switch - Replace Each battery cell should not require more than 30 cc (1 oz) of water weekly. This usage of water is typical with the proper charging rate and with a moderate climate. When you are operating the machine in extreme temperatures, check the water in the battery cells weekly. SMCS Code: 1401-510; 1402-510; 1411-510 1. Turn the engine start switch key OFF. Turn all of the switches OFF. 2. Turn the battery disconnect switch OFF. Remove the key.
Battery Electrolyte Levels Battery Interval Conventional 100 Hours Low Maintenance 250 Hours Maintenance Free Battery No maintenance is necessary.