Check The Batteries - Genie Z-25/8 Service Manual

Section 4 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
Table B Procedures
B-1

Check the Batteries

Proper battery condition is essential to good
machine performance and operational safety.
Improper fluid levels or damaged cables and
connections can result in engine component
damage and hazardous conditions.
Bodily injury hazard. Batteries
contain acid. Avoid spilling or
contacting battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda
and water.
Electrocution hazard. Contact
with hot or live circuits could result
in death or serious injury. Remove
all rings, watches and other
jewelry.
Perform this procedure with the
batteries fully charged.
1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear.
2 Disconnect the battery packs from the machine.
3 Be sure that the battery cable connections are
free of corrosion.
4 - 10 Genie Z-20/8N & Genie Z-20/8 & Genie Z-25/8
4 Be sure that the battery hold downs and cable
connections are tight.
5 Remove the battery vent caps and check the
specific gravity of each battery cell with a
hydrometer.
Result: If any battery cell displays a specific
gravity of less than 1.026, the battery must be
replaced.
6 Check the battery acid level of each battery. If
needed, replenish with distilled water to the
bottom of the battery fill tube. Do not overfill.
7 Install the battery vent caps.
8 Check each battery pack and verify that the
batteries are wired correctly.
9 Connect the battery packs to the machine.
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