Wacker Neuson ET18 Operator's Manual

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OM ET18/20/24 us 1.3 * et18_20_24w710.fm 7-4577.13 Electrical systemInformation regarding the electrical systemMaintenance and repair work on the electrical system may be performedonly by trained technical personnel and/or Wacker Neuson servicecenters.• Malfunctioning components of the electrical system must always bereplaced by a Wacker Neuson service center.• Light bulbs and fuses may be replaced by the operator.Alternator• Start the engine only if the battery is connected.• When connecting the battery, ensure that the poles (+/−) are notinverted.• Always disconnect the battery before connecting a quick batterycharger.• Have malfunctioning charge indicator lights immediately replaced.WARNINGExplosion hazard when working on the electrical system!Can result in severe injury or death.► Wear protective gloves and eye protection.► Do not smoke and never work with an open flame or sparksnear open battery cells.► Do not attempt to jump-start the machine if the battery isfrozen or if the acid level is low. The battery can rupture orexplode. Replace the battery immediately.► Always disconnect the negative terminal (–) from the batterybefore starting repair work on the electrical system.InformationUse only 12 V power sources. Higher voltages will damage theelectrical components.When connecting the battery leads, ensure that the poles +/−are not inverted, otherwise sensitive electrical components willbe damaged.Do not interrupt voltage-carrying circuits at the battery terminalsbecause of of sparking hazard.Never place tools or other conductive articles on the battery –short circuit hazard.EnvironmentDispose of used batteries properly and in an environmentallyfriendly manner.