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 disconnect 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 3/8 to 5/8 inches (10 to15 mm) above the plates. Add distilled water if necessary, then install the cell caps.
BD01E065
Remove the battery cover. Disconnect the (negative) terminals. Disconnect the (positive) terminals. Remove the batteries. Reverse the procedure to install the new batteries. Clean the cables and battery terminals and coat them with grease. Install new anti-su lphate pellets, r e c o n n e c t p o s i t i ve c a ble e n d s to positive terminals and then negative cable ends to negative terminals. Install the terminal protection caps.
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WARNING: Do not invert battery terminals. Connect positive cable ends to positive (+) terminals and negative cable ends to negative terminals (-). 187
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