Electrical System; Battery; To Charge Battery - Tennant ATLV 4300 Service Manual

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electrical system on the model ATLV 4300 is
a 12 volt system consisting of a battery, alternator,
circuit breakers, relays, and switches.

BATTERY

The battery is located under the operator's seat
and can be accessed by lifting the seat up.
After the first 50 hours of operation, and every
200 hours after that, clean and tighten the battery
connections.
Check the electrolyte level every 200 hours of
operation. Only add distilled water.
FOR SAFETY: When Servicing Machine,
Avoid Contact With Battery Acid.

TO CHARGE BATTERY

FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or
Servicing Machine; Stop On Level
Surface, Set Parking Brake, turn off
machine, and remove key.
1. Open the seat support and engage the prop
rod.
2. Locate the battery at the center of the
machine, on top and ahead of the front axle.
3. Remove the battery negative cable.
4. Connect the battery charger to the battery.
Make sure to hook the red clamp on the
positive post and the black clamp to the
negative post.
5. Start the charger. Check the voltage meter
on the charger for proper charge voltage.
6. Remove the charger after the voltage meter
reads a full charge.
7. Reinstall the negative battery cable and start
the machine. Check the battery for proper
operation.
8. Disengage the prop rod and lower the seat
support.
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