Battery Charging
3. Check for signs of wetness or leakage on the top of
the battery which might indicate a loose or missing filler
cap, overcharging, loose terminal post or overfilling.
When the vehicle is not in use, it is recommended to
keep the batteries charged by connecting the battery
charger that is included with the vehicle. The Workman
MDE charger is designed to automatically charge the
batteries fully without overcharging. Indicator lights
(green and red) and an ammeter on the charger give in-
formation about the charging operation.
4. Check the battery case for dirt and oil. Clean the bat-
tery with a solution of baking soda and water, then rinse
battery with clean water.
5.
Replace the battery if the seal is broken or leaking.
Check thatthe battery cover seal isnotbroken away.
Make sure to have the battery cell plates covered with
electrolyte before charging the batteries (Fig. 45). Peri-
odically (at least every 50 operating hours) check elec-
trolyte level in the batteries and add distilled water to
ensure proper charging and the best battery perfor-
mance and life.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the area around the battery
filler caps is clean before opening the caps.
IMPORTANT: Do not add acid to the battery. Use
only distilled water to adjust the electrolyte level.
6.
Check the electrolyte level in each cell. If the level is
Colder temperatures will increase the time needed to
fully charge the batteries. NEVER attempt to charge fro-
zen batteries. Also, if temperatures below freezing are
expected, do not add water to battery after charging as
added water could freeze and damage battery.
below the tops of the plates in any cell, add just enough
distilled water to the cell to cover the plates. Replace
filler caps and charge the battery. After charging, check
electrolyte level in all cells and add distilled water until
the level is 1/8” (3 mm) below the bottom of the fill well
(Fig. 45).
For additional battery charging information, see your
Operator’s Manual and the Battery Charger Operating
Instructions.
4
2
Battery Inspection and Maintenance
WARNING
1/8
(3
inch
mm)
3
POTENTIAL HAZARD:
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which
isadeadly poison and it causes severe burns.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN:
If you carelessly drink electrolyte you could die
or if it gets onto your skin you will be burned.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD:
1
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
Figure 45
1.
2.
Battery plates
Filler cap
3.
4.
Electrolyte level
Battery terminal
Follow all instructions and comply with all
safety messages on the electrolyte container.
1.
tight or loose hold--down retainer. Replace any battery
that is cracked and/or leaking.
Check for cracks in battery case caused by overly
2.
minal brush to clean corrosion from the battery terminal
posts.
Checkbatteryterminalpostsforcorrosion.Useater-
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning the battery, make
sure the filler caps are on tightly.
Electrical System
Workman MDE
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