Service manual

2023 Service Manual V1.0
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BATTERY SYSTEM
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When replacing batteries in a machine it is important to replace them with quality batteries
that are designed for high-output deep-cycle applications, such as the ones furnished by
the factory when the machine was new. All batteries are NOT created equal. In the event
you are considering other manufactures batteries make sure to compare their 75 AMP
RESERVE CAPACITY. That is the ONLY specification that corresponds to the usage the
batteries will be seeing.
When a battery fails in the first 12 months of operation replacing a single battery may be
acceptable if the failure was caused do to manufacturing defect. If the battery pack is older
than 12 months or the battery has failed due to neglect the entire battery pack should be
replaced as the batteries operate as a system.
When replacing batteries it is important to neutralize any battery acid that is in or on the
machine after battery removal. Clean and dry the machine after neutralization and removal
of any acid. The batteries should be installed in a clean and dry machine.
When installing batteries a terminal protectant should be used to help inhibit battery termi-
nal corrosion. It is important to use a product specifically designed for this and not things
like grease, silicone or paint. Read and follow the directions on the can of protectant ex-
actly to prevent terminal or cable failure.
BATTERY CHARGERS
The charger supplied with the 2023 is a fully automatic charger. To operate the charger all
that needs to be done is plug it into the machines charger port and then plug it into the wall.
Once the charger is plugged into both the charger port on the machine and a wall outlet it
will run until the batteries are fully charged and then shut off. It is important to let the char-
ger finish its charge cycle before disconnecting it as the last few hours of a charge cycle
are very important.
The charger has an amp meter on the face of it to show how much electricity is being put
into the batteries and it gives some idea of where the charger is in its cycle. Typically on
a good set of batteries when you plug in the charger and it turns on, the meter will move
rapidly to the high end of the amp scale. As the charge cycle progresses, the meter will fall
towards zero. The charger shuts off automatically when the cycle is complete, this is evi-
dent by it not humming anymore.
IMPORTANT NOTE! DO NOT unplug a charger’s DC plug from the machine while the
charger is running. This can cause an electrical arc that can ignite any flammable gasses
that are in the area from either the batteries being charged or other environmental sources.
There is also the possibility of damaging the charger should it be unplugged from the DC
current side while charging.