Batteries; Battery Replacement; Battery Maintenance - Snorkel TM12 Service Manual

Batteries

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ATTERIES
Electrical Energy for the motor is supplied by four 6 volt batteries wired in series for 24 volts DC. Proper
care and maintenance of the batteries and motor will ensure maximum performance from the work plat-
form.
C A U T I O N
If battery electrolyte level is not maintained, batteries will not fully charge, creating a low discharge rate.
W A R N I N G
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Hazard of explosive gas mixture. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries.
Always wear safety glasses when working with batteries.
Battery fluid is highly corrosive. Thoroughly rinse away any spilled fluid with clean water.
Always replace batteries with Snorkel batteries or manufacturer approved replacements.
Before disconnecting the battery negative (-) lead, make sure all switches are OFF. If ON, a spark will
occur at the ground terminal which could cause an explosion if hydrogen gas or fuel vapors are
present.
B
A T T E R Y
The batteries are located in a slide-out tray in the rear of the
machine. There are four 6 volt batteries wired in series for
24 volts DC. Battery cables must be installed as shown in the
Battery Cable Installation Diagram.
B
A T T E R Y
Refer to Section 1: General Information for complete bat-
tery maintenance instructions.
If Battery Discharge warning Light Illuminates (Fig 3-4),
recharge batteries fully.
Refer to the Operation Manual included in this Service
Manual for specific maintenance and charging instruc-
tions.
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E P L A C E M E N T
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A I N T E N A N C E
Battery Discharge warning Light
Batteries Installed
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Battery Cable Installation Diagram
Section 3 - Service & Repair
Figure 3-4: Battery Cables