FORM NO. 56041389 - Retriever™ 4600 - 10MAINTENANCE______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________CHARGING THE BATTERIESCharge the batteries each time the machine is used, or whenever the Battery Condition Meter Lights (3) are flashing.To Charge the Batteries...1 Open the Battery Compartment Covers (30) to provide proper ventilation.2 Push the connector from the charger into the Machine Battery Charger Port (27) below the Operator’s Seat (28).3 Follow the instructions on the battery charger.4 Check the fluid level in all battery cells after charging the batteries. Add distilled water, if necessary, to bring the fluid level up to the bottomof the filler tubes.WARNING !Do not fill the batteries before charging.Only charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.Do not smoke while servicing the batteries.CAUTION !To avoid damage to floor surfaces, always wipe water and acid from the top of the batteries after charging.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________CHECKING THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVELCheck the electrolyte level of the batteries at least once a week.After charging the batteries, remove the vent caps and check the electrolyte level in each battery cell. Use distilled water to fill the batteries to thebottom of the filler tube.Do not over-fill the batteries!CAUTION !Acid can spill onto the floor if the batteries are overfilled.Tighten the vent caps. If there is acid on the batteries, wash the tops of the batteries with a solution of baking soda and water (2tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart of water).______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________RECOMMENDED BATTERIES AND CHARGERSPart No. Qty Description56206079 6 Battery, 6V 238 AH (standard)56376014 6 Battery, 6V 244 AH (optional)56388503 6 Battery, 6V 360 AH (optional)56388582 6 Battery, 6V 395 AH (optional)56395101 1 Charger, 36V Auto 20 Amp (standard)(for use with 56206079 & 56376014, 120V, 60Hz)56206086 1 Charger, 36V Auto 20 Amp (optional)(for use with 56206079 & 56376014, 100V, 50/60Hz)56388120 1 Charger, 36V Auto 36 Amp (optional)(for use with 56388503 & 56388582, 120V, 60Hz)56388119 1 Charger, 36V Auto 36 Amp (optional)(for use with 56388503 & 56388582, 230V, 50Hz)56409788 1 Charger, 36V Auto 38 Amp (optional)(for use with 56388503 & 56388582, 200-240V, 50/60Hz)56416624 1 Charge Plug Adapter(for charging battery packs off of the machine)