Electrical Requirements - Minuteman 260 Series Operation Service Parts Care

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This piece of equipment operates on 24 Volt DC.
BATTERY REQUIREMENTS:
4 x 6V 220AH P/N 956720
4 x 6V 275AH P/N 956740
BATTERY SERVICE AND INSTALLATION:
* Warning: Battery acid can cause burns. When working on or around batteries, wear protective
clothing and safety glasses. Remove metal jewelry. Do not lay tools or metal objects on top of
batteries.
BATTERY INSTALLATION:
1. Disconnect tank drain hose from rear of machine (6).
2. Raise tank assembly by raising rear cover and tilting tank, Figure 1.
3. Install batteries as shown in Figure 2.
CHARGING OF BATTERIES:
Charging of batteries generates explosive gases. DO NOT CHARGE BATTERIES WHEN OPEN
FLAMES OR SPARKS ARE PRESENT. DO NOT SMOKE. Make sure the charger is turned off
before disconnecting it from the batteries. Charge the batteries in a well-ventilated area. Fluid levels
should be checked before and after charging and maintained at the proper levels.
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