Operator Manual

MAINTENANCE
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T17 9020160 (3−2019)
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
IMPORTANT: Before charging, make sure that
the charger setting is properly set for the
battery type.
NOTE: Use a charger with the proper rating for
the batteries to prevent damage to the batteries or
reduce the battery life.
1. Drive the machine to a flat, dry surface in a
well−ventilated area.
2. Stop the machine and turn off the machine
power.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, turn off
machine, set parking brake, and remove key.
3. Lift the battery compartment top cover open
and engage the support.
NOTE: Make sure the batteries have the proper
electrolyte level before charging. See CHECKING
THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL.
4. Plug the charger AC power supply cord into a
properly grounded outlet.
5. Disconnect the battery side cable connector
from the machine by pulling down on the
connector or the battery quick−disconnect
lever (option). Do not pull on the cables.
NOTE: The Lithium−Ion Battery Pack’s battery
management system (BMS) is active for fi ve
minutes after the machine cable is disconnected.
If the charger is not connected and charging
within this fi ve minutes, the BMS will shut off and
the charger will not be able to charge. Reconnect
the machine cable to the battery pack and remove
it again to restart the BMS active period.
6. Connect the charger connector to the battery
cable.