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Batteries (Battery version)
Two different types of battery may be installed on these machines:
Flooded Lead Acid batteries: these require regular checks on electrolyte level. When necessary, top up with distilled water until the
plates are covered. Do not over-fill (5 mm max. above the plates).
AGM batteries: this type of battery requires no maintenance. Battery technical characteristics must correspond to those listed in
the Technical characteristics section. The use of higher capacity batteries could seriously jeopardise manoeuvrability and lead to
the drive motor overheating. Batteries with a lower capacity and weight will require charging more frequently. Batteries must be
kept charged, dry and clean and the connections must be kept tight.
Batteries: preparation
! DANGER!: During battery installation and any type of battery maintenance, the operator must be provided with the necessary personal
protection devices (gloves, goggles overalls, etc.) to limit the risk of injury. Keep clear of naked flames, avoid short circuiting the battery
poles, avoid sparks and do not smoke.
Batteries are normally supplied filled with acid and ready for use. If the batteries are dry, proceed as follows before installing them
in the machine. Remove the caps and fill all elements with sulphuric acid solution specific for batteries until the plates are entirely
covered (this requires at least a couple of passes for each element). Leave the batteries stand for 4-5 hours to allow air bubbles to
come to the surface and the plates to absorb the electrolyte.
Make sure the level of electrolyte is still above the plates and if necessary top up with sulphuric acid solution. Close the caps. In-
stall the batteries in the machine (following the procedure described below). Charge the batteries before starting up the machine
for the first time. Follow the instructions in the "Battery maintenance and charging" section.
Batteries: installation and connection
! DANGER! Check that all switches on the control panel are in the "0" (off) position. Make sure you connect the terminals marked with a
"+" to the positive poles of the battery. Do not check the battery charge by sparking. Meticulously follow the instructions given below as
short circuiting the batteries could cause them to explode.
Place the batteries in the battery compartment, orienting them as shown in the drawings (figs. 2 and 3). Referring to the cable
layout shown in the above diagram, connect the battery cables and bridge terminals to the battery poles. Arrange the cables as
shown in the diagram, tighten the terminals on the poles and coat with Vaseline. Lower the cowling into the working position
When using the machine, follow the instructions below.
! WARNING! Never allow the batteries to become excessively flat as this could damage them irreparably.
Batteries: removal
! DANGER! When removing the batteries, the operator must be equipped with suitable personal protection devices (gloves, goggles,
overalls, safety shoes, etc.) to reduce the risk of injury. Make sure the switches on the control panel are in the "0" position (off) and the
machine is turned off. Keep away from naked flames, do not short circuit the battery poles, do not cause sparks and do not smoke. Pro-
ceed as follows.
• Disconnect the battery cables and bridge terminals from the battery poles.
• If necessary, remove the devices fixing the battery to the base of the machine.
• Lift the batteries from the compartment using suitable lifting equipment.
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Operations Manual
Gladiator 1280
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