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JLG BOOM LIFTS 45HA: Quarterly Battery Maintenance and Charging

Use this checklist inspecting and maintaining batteries which is critical in ensuring that they are adequately charged and water levels are sufficient. Batteries that are not properly maintained will degrade over time and require premature replacement.

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10/13/2022

JLG BOOM LIFTS 45HA: Quarterly Battery Maintenance and Charging

Open battery compartment cover to allow access to battery ter

Remove all vent caps and inspect electrolyte level of each cell. Electrolyte level should be to the ring approximately one inch from top of battery. Fill bat- teries with distilled water only. Replace and secure all vent caps.

Remove battery cables from each battery post one at a time, negative first. Clean cables with acid neu- tralizing solution (e.g. baking soda and water or ammonia) and wire brush. Replace cables and/or cable clamp bolts as required.

Clean battery post with wire brush then re-connect cable to post. Coat non-contact surfaces with mineral grease or petroleum jelly.

When all cables and terminal posts have been cleaned, ensure all cables are properly positioned and do not get pinched. Close battery compartment cover.

Start hydraulic system and ensure that it functions properly.

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