ELECTRICAL
BATTERIES SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS Check electrolyte level................................................................... Every 250 hours NOTE: When starting the machine with booster batteries, see “Connecting booster batteries”.
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WARNING: Before carrying out any service work on electrical system components, turn the starter switch key to the “OFF” position. When disconnecting batteries, always cisconnect the negative (-) cable first. When reconnecting batteries, always connect the negative (-) cable last.
To gain access to the batteries, open the left-hand side door.
Checking the electrolyte level
Replacing a battery
IMPORTANT: When adding distilled water at temperatures below 0°C, the batteries must be charged or the engine run for two hours approximately in order to ensure that the distilled water and the electrolyte are properly mixed. NOTE: Make sure the battery terminals are clean and coated with grease and that the cables are properly tightened.
TRIM THIS EDGE
Remove the cell caps and check the level in each batteries cell. The level should be between 10 and 15 mm above the plates. Add distilled water if necessary, then install the cell caps.
BD00M224
Remove the terminal protection caps, disconnect cables (negative terminals) and then cables (positive terminals). Remove the anti-sulphate pellets. Remove the two screws, the washers and metal sheet and then remove the old battery. Install the new battery and put the metal sheet, washers and screws back in place. Clean the cables and battery terminals and coat them with grease.
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TRIM THIS EDGE RIGHT PAGE Bur 6-25930
