Battery Maintenance Precautions - Progressive Turf Equipment Slope-Pro Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual
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Slope-Pro
To reduce the chance of fire, follow these instructions:
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Clean dust and debris from the machine daily.
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Inspect the machine daily for potential fire hazards and make any
necessary repairs immediately.
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Inspect electrical wiring, connections and hydraulic hoses to
ensure they are secure and not rubbing against other components.
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Clean up spilt fuel, any excess grease and oil accumulation or
spillage immediately.
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Use only non-flammable solutions for cleaning the machine or
components.
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Store oily rags and other combustible materials in a safe, fireproof
location.
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Before starting repair work such as welding, remove fuel tanks,
clean the surrounding area and place a fire extinguisher close by.
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Store flammable fluids away from fire hazards. Do not incinerate or
puncture pressurized containers.

Battery Maintenance Precautions

The Slope-Pro is equipped with an Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery
and contains no liquid acid within. However, all precautions regarding
general battery handling should be observed.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, smoking
materials, and other ignition sources away from batteries.
Explosive gases. No smoking. Keep sparks and flames away
from batteries.
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Never lean over a battery during charging or testing operations.
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Be familiar with procedures for charging and testing a battery.
Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions for the battery
charger.
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Remove battery from the vehicle before attempting to charge.
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Place a wet cloth over the battery and its vent before charging.
Ensure that the cloth is not placed near any belts or any other
moving parts.
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Disconnect the negative cable first when removing a battery.
Connect it last when installing a battery.
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Do not let metal objects come in contact with the battery terminals.
Use only voltage regulated battery chargers. Use of constant
current chargers can lead to an over-charge condition.
Subsequent gas pressure build-up can cause an explosion.
Severe personal injury or death could result.
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