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25. BATTERIES - Check electrolyte level Tilt the cab of the machine, as described in the point "TILTING THE CAB". WARNING Batteries contain SULPHURIC ACID. Protect eyes when working on batteries. In the event acid contacts skin, eyes or clothing, WASH IMMEDIATLEY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST TEN MINUTES.Seek medical help. Should booster batteries be used, remember to connect both ends of the booster cables in the proper manner (+) with (+) and (-) with (-). Avoid short-circuits of the terminals. FUMES ARE FLAMMABLE. Estinguish all smoking materials and free flames, before checking, topping-off or charging batteries. Do not check batteries by shorting. With engine inoperative and the machine on a flat surface. Check that the electrolyte level reaches the reference mark, on the side of the battery. To top-off the electrolyte level, add distilled water through the filling holes.
Caution – To maintain batteries in efficient conditions, follow these instructions: - do not leave lights on for extended periods when engine is off or idling; - for short stoppages, it is preferable idling the engine rarther than shutting it off, since each starting can run down the batteries; - make sure the cable terminals are properly secured to battery posts and are covered with a thin layer of petroleum jelly; - keep batteries clean, especially the top;
Caution – To avoid possible damages to the electrical system: - do not mismatch the terminal connection on batteries; - do not let the engine run when batteries are disconnected; - if batteries are partially discharged and auxiliary batteries are used to start the engine, or in the event of battery charging through external systems, connect terminals of the same sign, (+ to + and - to -).
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Carefully read personal and machine SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (at the beginning of this manual)
