Operating instructions

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Maintenance
External Charger
Use a 36 volt, 20 amp maximum output DC charger
which will automatically shut off when the batteries are
fully charged.
1. Stop the machine in a clean, well ventilated area
next to the charger.
2. Turn “OFF” machine.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine;
stop on level surface, turn off machine and remove
key.
3. Open rear cover, turn off breaker, unplug batteries
from machine, unlatch and pull out the battery tray
to expose batteries.
Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can
result. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep
covers open when charging.
4. (Wet Cell Only) Check the electrolyte level in each
battery cell. Before charging, add just enough
distilled water to cover the plates. If the water level
is too high before charging, normal expansion rate
of the electrolyte may cause an overflow resulting
in a loss of battery acid balance and damage to the
machine.
5. (Wet Cell Only) Install the battery caps, and leave
them in place while charging.
FOR SAFETY: When charging, connect the charger
to the batteries before connecting the charger to
the AC wall outlet. Never connect the charger to the
AC wall outlet first. Hazardous sparks may result.
6. Plug the charger connector into the battery
connector. Connect the charger AC plug to a wall
outlet. The charger gauge should indicate that the
batteries are charging.
7. When the batteries are fully charged, disconnect
the charger from the AC wall outlet, then discon-
nect the charger from the batteries.
8. (Wet Cell Only) Check the electrolyte level. It
should be up to the indicator ring. If necessary, add
distilled water. Install the battery caps.
9. Slide in and latch the battery tray, plug the batteries
into the machine, turn on the breaker, and close
the rear cover.
On Board Charger
1. Stop the machine in a clean, well ventilated area
next to an AC outlet.
2. Turn "OFF" machine.
3. Open rear cover and turn off breaker.
Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can
result. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep
covers open when charging
4. (Wet Cell Only) Unlatch and pull out the battery
tray to expose batteries.
5. (Wet Cell Only) Check the electrolyte level in each
battery cell. Before charging, add just enough
distilled water to cover the plates. If the water level
is too high before charging, normal expansion rate
of the electrolyte may cause an overflow resulting
in a loss of battery acid balance and damage to the
machine.
6. (Wet Cell Only) Install the battery caps, and leave
them in place while charging.
7. Release the charger cord. Connect the charger AC
plug to a wall outlet. The charger gauge should
indicate that the batteries are charging. Leave rear
cover open slightly to allow venting.
8. When the batteries are fully charged, disconnect
the charger from the AC wall outlet and secure the
charger cord.
9. (Wet Cell Only) Check the electrolyte level. It
should be up to the indicator ring. If necessary, add
distilled water. Install the battery caps.
10. (Wet Cell Only) Slide in and latch the battery try.
11. Turn on the breaker, and close the rear cover.
8.644-672.0 Operator Manual - Chariot 3 - CV86/1 RS Bp