BATTERY CHARGING
NOTE: Recharge batteries ONLY after a total of 30
minutes of use or more. This will prolong battery life.
The following charging instructions are intended
for chargers supplied with machine. Only use a
charger with the following specifications to
prevent battery damage.
CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS:
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OUTPUT VOLTAGE - 24 VOLTS
S
OUTPUT CURRENT - 10 TO 20 AMPS MAXIMUM
S
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF CIRCUIT
S
FOR DEEP CYCLE BATTERY CHARGING
NOTE: For optimum machine operation, keep
batteries charged at all times. Never let batteries set in
a discharge condition.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear
protective gloves when handling batteries and
battery cables. Avoid contact with battery acid.
1. Push machine to a well–ventilated area for
charging.
2. Turn machine off.
3. Hinge open recovery tank to access batteries.
Make sure recovery tank is empty before opening
(Figure 18).
FIG. 18
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and
open flame away. Keep battery compartment open
when charging.
4. Check fluid level (A) in each battery cell. Do not
charge batteries unless fluid is slightly covering
battery plates (B). If needed, add just enough
distilled water to slightly cover plates. DO NOT
overfill. Batteries can overflow during charging due
to expansion. Replace cell caps before charging
(Figure 19).
Speed Scrubt 2001 Battery (11–01)
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A
FIG. 19
5. Plug charger DC output connector to battery
connector located near battery compartment. Flip
up tank support stand and rest tank on stand
(Figure 20).
FIG. 20
NOTE: Once charger is connected to machine, the
machine becomes inoperable.
6. Plug charger power supply cord into a grounded
wall outlet (Figure 21).
Grounded
3 Hole Outlet
Ground Pin
FIG. 21
7. Charger will automatically begin charging and
automatically shut off when fully charged.
8. When disconnecting charger, always unplug
charger from wall outlet first.
9. Recheck battery fluid level after charging. If
needed, add distilled water to bring level to bottom
of sight tubes. Be certain to replace cell caps
securely and to wipe off the top of batteries with a
clean cloth.
OPERATION
B
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