BATTERY CHARGING
revised 03/2018
06/2009
CAUTION!
cleaning cycle. Keeping the batteries charged
make their life last longer.
WARNING!
When the batteries are discharged, charge them
as soon as possible, as that condition makes
their life shorter.
WARNING!
batteries, battery charging produces highly
explosive hydrogen gas. Charge the batteries
in well-ventilated areas and away from naked
Do not smoke while charging the batteries.
While charging the batteries always keep the
hood open.
WARNING!
contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with
water and consult a physician.
1.
Drive the machine on a level ground and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Turn the ignition key (72) to "0".
3.
Open the hood (7).
4.
(For WET batteries only) check the level of electrolyte
inside the batteries. If necessary, top up through the caps
(45).
Leave all the caps (45) open for battery charging. If
necessary, clean the upper surface of the batteries.
5.
Charge the batteries according to one of the following
methods, depending on the presence of the electronic
battery charger (47).
Charge the batteries when the yellow (73) or red
warning light (74) turns on and at the end of each
If the machine is equipped with lead (WET)
flames.
Pay careful attention when charging WET
batteries as there may be battery fluid leakages.
The battery fluid is corrosive. If it comes in
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6.
Connect the battery charger cable (48) to the electrical
mains.
WARNING!
electrical mains values.
NOTE
When the battery charger is connected to the
electrical mains, all machine functions are
automatically disabled.
7.
When the green warning light (50) turns on, the batteries
are charged.
8.
Disconnect the battery charger cable (48) from the
electrical mains and place it in its housing on the machine.
9.
(For WET batteries only) Close all the caps (45).
10. Close the hood (7). The machine is ready to be used.
NOTE
For further information about the battery charger
operation (47), see the Battery Charger Manual.
Check that the voltage and frequency shown on
the machine serial number plate (37) match the
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