Operator's Manual
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4. Remove filler caps from the battery. Slowly pour
electrolyte into each cell until the electrolyte level is
up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 2).
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Figure 2
1. Filler caps
2. Electrolyte
3. Lower part of the tube
5. Leave the covers off and connect a 3 to 4 amp battery
charger to the battery posts (Fig. 3). Charge the battery
at a rate of 4 amperes or less for 4 hours (12 volts).
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3
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Figure 3
1. Positive post
2. Negative post
3. Charger red (+) wire
4. Charger black (–) wire
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
Warning
6. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet and from the
negative and positive battery posts (Fig. 3).
7. Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the level is
once again up to the upper line on the battery case
(Fig. 2) and install covers.
8. Tilt the top of the battery rearward and slide it into the
traction unit.
Important Do not allow the battery posts to touch the
frame or hydraulic lines or it may cause sparks.
9. Secure the battery in chassis with the clamp, bolts, and
nuts removed previously (Fig. 1).
10. Using the bolt and nut supplied with the battery,
connect the positive (red) cable to the positive (+)
battery post (Fig. 1). Slide the rubber cover over the
battery post.
11. Using the bolt and nut supplied with the battery,
connect the negative (black) cable to the negative (–)
battery post (Fig. 1).
Note: Ensure that the battery cables do not contact any
sharp edges or each other.
12. Close the rear access cover.
Specifications
Specifications and design are subject to change without
notice.
TX 420, Model 22306
Width 34 inches (86 cm)
Length 71 inches (180 cm)
Height 43 inches (109 cm)
Weight 1830 lbs (830 Kg)
Operating capacity 500 lbs (227 Kg)
Tipping capacity 1480 lbs (671 Kg)
Wheelbase 31.2 inches (79 cm)
Dump height (with
narrow bucket)
47 inches (119 cm)
Reach—fully raised
(with narrow bucket)
22 inches (55 cm)
Height to hinge pin
(narrow bucket in the
highest position)
66 inches (168 cm)