Battery Charging; Battery Specific Gravity; Grease Fittings; Linkage Gears - Snorkel SL26 Series Parts And Service Manual

BATTERY CHARGING

The battery is charged by the alternator whenever the engine is running and should not require any
other charging. If the machine has not been in service or the battery has been discharged, perform
the following.
1. Charge the battery, only in a well ventilated area.
2. Do not charge the battery when the work platform is in an area containing sparks or flames.
3. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Never disconnect the cables from the batteries when the charger is operating.
Check the battery fluid level. If the electrolyte level is lower than 10 mm (0.375 inches) above the
plates, add clean distilled water only.

BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY

After charging, if necessary, the specific gravity of all cells should be checked with a hydrometer.
The temperature corrected specific gravity should be 1.260. If the battery contains any cells with
corrected reading below 1.230, the battery should be replaced.
Do not check the specific gravity in a cell to which water has just been added. If there is not enough
electrolyte in a fully charged cell to obtain a sample for the hydrometer, add water and continue
charging for 1 to 2 hours to adequately mix the water and electrolyte.
LUBRICATION
Refer to Table 3-1 for lubrication intervals and Figure
3-2 for location of items that require lubrication ser-
vice. Refer to the appropriate sections for lubrication
information on the hydraulic tank and filter.

GREASE FITTINGS

Wipe each grease fitting before and after greas-
ing. Using a lithium based multipurpose grease in
a grease gun, pump the grease into the fitting until
grease begins to appear at the edges of the pivot.
Wipe off any excess grease.

LINKAGE GEARS

1. Raise platform fully.
2. Using another work platform or ladder, get up high enough to comfortably reach the gears.
3. Use a long handled brush to apply gear linkage lubricant (part number): 509594-000.
4. Lower the platform after greasing.

STEERING LINKAGE

Apply one or two drops of SAE 10 W or spray lube oil to each pivot and grease upper and lower king
pin bearing.
SL26/30SL
C A U T I O N
!
DO NOT use hands to apply grease to the gears. DO NOT stand
under the elevating assembly nor have any body part within this
area.
SERVICE AND REPAIR
Figure 3-2: Lubrication points
1 Grease fittings
2 Linkage gears
!
3 Steering linkage
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