OPERATOR AND SAFETY MANUAL
NEVER ADD PURE ACID. USE
DISTILLED OR DEMINERALISED
WATER.
THE ELECTROLYTE CONTAINED IN THE BATTERIES IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE. AVOID
ALL CONTACT WITH CLOTHING, SKIN OR EYES. IN THE EVENT OF CONTACT, RINSE
THE AFFECTED AREA IMMEDIATELY WITH CLEAN WATER.
The wheel nuts must be tightened and maintained at the appropriate tightening torque to
avoid any wheels becoming loose. The nuts must be tightened using a torque wrench.
Excessive tightening of the nuts will lead to the studs breaking or the thread being deformed.
• Wheel tightening
1- Put all the nuts on by hand. Do not lubricate the threads.
2- Tighten the nuts turn by turn, respecting the order and the tightening steps indicated
below:
7.4. BATTERY
To ensure that the diesel 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.
BEFORE CHARGING THE BATTERY,
CUT THE POWER TO THE MACHINE
OR DISCONNECT THE BATTERY.