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PAGE 30 — MQ-MIKASA MRH800GS ROLLER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (05/27/08)
MACHINE MAINTENANCE
1. At the end of each day’s operation, wash down dust and
dirt off the machine. Clean area around drums ad scrapers
making sure all mud is removed.
2. Drain water tank completely.
3. Cover the machine to prevent dust and store in dry place
away from sun exposure.
LONG TERM STORAGE
1. Conduct thorough lubrication and oil change.
2. Disconnect battery terminals and dismount battery from
machine. Store battery.
3. If there a possibility that ambient temperature will drop
below freezing point, add antifreeze agent to coolant.
4. Cover the inlet and outlet of air cleaner and muffler
securely.
5. Store machine indoors. DO NOT leave outdoors.
6. Refer to Table 7 for lubrication necessary for the machine.
MRH800GS — MAINTENANCE
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
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Always wear a face shield to avoid acid getting into the eyes.
If acid gets in contact with eyes, flush immediately with clean
water and get medical advice.
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Wear rubber gloves and protective clothes to keep acid off
skin. If acid gets in contact with skin, wash off immediately
with clean water.
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Use a flashlight to check battery electrolyte level. Always
check the engine is stopped.
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DO NOT charge battery or jump-start engine when the
battery is frozen. Warm the battery to 15 degrees F or battery
may explode.
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Replace the battery with the same or similar capacity battery
or battery may explode.
Figure 30. Battery Connection
Positive
Terminal
Negative
Terminal
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
DANGER :
Lead-acid battery contains sulfuric
acid, which may damage eyes or
skin on contact.
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Do not close the exhaust outlet of battery. The gas pressure
building up in the battery may cause explosion.
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Before using a battery charger, read and understand the
charger instruction manual thoroughly.
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Charge the battery in a non-spark, well-ventilated area. Avoid
fire from cigarette sparks or matches.
1. If a battery has not been used for some time, reduce
the charge level initially to protect each plate inside
the battery.
2. Check the battery terminals periodically to ensure
that they are in good condition.
3. Use wire brush or sand paper to clean the battery
terminals.
4. Check battery for cracks or any other damage. If white
pattern appears inside the battery or paste has
accumulated at the bottom, replace the battery.
5. Measure the specific gravity of electrolyte:
completely charged: 1.270 - 1.290
needs charging: 1.260 or lower
6. If the machine will not be in operation for a long
period of time, charge the battery sufficiently, tighten
all caps, correctly, store in cool dry place and check
the battery charge level every month to maintain the
performance of the battery.
BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION
1. When removing cable, disconnect the ground side (normally
negative) first (Figure 30).
2. When installing cable connect the ground side (normally
negative) last.