8.5 BATTERY
To ensure that the combustion engine
starts up under all circumstances, the
battery must be maintained in perfect
charge condition.
- Remove all traces of salt that may form on
the battery terminals.
- Check the level of electrolyte in the battery cells.
- If the electrolyte overflows, rinse the affected
metal surfaces immediately in clean water.
- Check the charge state regularly by measuring
the electrolyte density.
• Charging the battery
- Use a 12 Volt charger adapted to the battery's capacity.
- Disconnect the battery from the machine before charging it.
- To preserve the battery's lifetime, avoid quick recharges.
- Only charge the battery in well-ventilated premises.
• Disconnecting - Connecting the battery
1- Disconnect the Negative terminal (-) before the Positive terminal (+)
2- Reconnect the Positive terminal (+) before the Negative terminal (-)
• Extended storage
- If the machine needs to be stored
for long periods, it is best to remove
the battery and store it in dry
premises away from freezing
temperatures.
- Charge the battery if the battery
voltage in open circuit is under
12.40 volts.
- Check the electrolyte level and
recharge the battery approximately
every two months.
THE ELECTROLYTE CONTAINED IN THE BATTERIES IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE. AVOID
ANY CONTACT WITH CLOTHING, SKIN OR EYES. IN THE EVENT OF CONTACT,
IMMEDIATELY RINSE THE AFFECTED AREA WITH CLEAR WATER.
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