Battery Maintenance; Transporting Machine - Nobles Typhoon 16B 608817 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Keep Sparks And Open Flame
Away. Keep Battery Hood Open When Charging.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear
protective gloves and safety glasses when
handling batteries or battery cables. Avoid contact
with battery acid.
1. Always follow proper charging instructions (See
CHARGING BATTERIES ).
2. Check fluid level (A) in each battery cell. The fluid
level should be 1 cm (3/8 in.) from the bottom of
sight tubes after charging. Add distilled water if
needed. DO NOT OVERFILL. Overfilled batteries
can overflow during charging due to fluid
expansion (Figure 22).
FIG. 22
3. After charging batteries, measure the specific
gravity in each battery cell using a hydrometer
(Figure 23). This will determine the charge level
and condition of the batteries. If one or more of
the battery cells test lower than the other battery
cell (0.050 or more), the cell is damaged,
shortened, or is about to fail.
NOTE: Do not take reading immediately after adding
distilled water. The water and acid must be thoroughly
mixed in order for accurate reading.
FIG. 23
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY
at 275C (805F)
1.265
1.223
1.185
1.148
1.110
NOTE: Add or subtract 0.004 gravity reading for each
6_C (10_F) above or below 27_C (80_F).
4. Keep battery tops and terminals clean and dry.
a. Mix a strong solution of baking soda and
water.
b. Brush solution sparingly over battery tops,
terminal and cable connectors.
NOTE: Do not allow baking soda solution to enter
battery cells.
c. Use wire brush to clean terminal post and
cable connections.
d. After cleaning, apply a coating of clear battery
post protectant to terminals and cable
connections.
5. Check for loose or worn cables. Replace if worn.

TRANSPORTING MACHINE

When transporting machine by use of trailer or truck,
be certain to follow tie–down procedures below:
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on
inclines and slippery surfaces.
1. Load the machine using a recommended loading
ramp.
2. Position the front of machine up against the front
of the trailer or truck.
3. Place a block behind each rear wheel to prevent
machine from rolling.
4. Place tie–down straps over top of machine to
prevent it from tipping. It may be necessary to install
tie–down brackets to the floor of your trailer or truck.
FOR SAFETY: When transporting machine, use a
recommended ramp when loading/unloading
into/off truck or trailer, use tie–down straps to
secure machine to truck or trailer.
BATTERY
CHARGE
100% CHARGED
75% CHARGED
50% CHARGED
25% CHARGED
DISCHARGED
Typhoont 16B (10–03)