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Operator's ManualThird Edition • Second Printing
Part No. 1000032 GS-1530 • GS-1532 • GS-1930 • GS-1932 15
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 component damage and
hazardous conditions.
This procedure does not need to
be performed on machines with
sealed or maintenance-free
batteries.
Electrocution hazard. Contact with
hot or live circuits may result in
death or serious injury. Remove all
rings, watches and other jewelry.
Bodily injury hazard. Batteries
contain acid. Avoid spilling or
contacting battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda
and water.
Perform this test after fully
charging the batteries.
1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear.
2 Be sure that the battery cable connections are
tight and free of corrosion.
3 Be sure that the battery hold-down bars are in
place and secure.
4 Remove the battery vent caps.
5 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.
6 Install the vent caps.
MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance performed quarterly, annually and
every two years must be completed by a person
trained and qualified to perform maintenance on this
machine according to the procedures found in the
service manual for this machine.
Machines that have been out of service for more
than three months must receive the quarterly
inspection before they are put back into service.