4. Regular inspection
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Electric system
Battery
• Check for the electrolyte leakage by crack in the battery,
and replace the battery if defective.
• Check the amount of electrolyte, and replenish distilled
water if insufficient.
• Check the specific gravity of electrolyte. If it is below the
specified value (1.12 ~ 1.28), replenish it.
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Starter
When servicing the engine, immerse the starter motor’s
pinion gear and ring gear in the fuel, wash them completely,
and apply grease again. When you clean the surrounding of
engine, be careful so that water may not enter the starter.
Viewing the
gravity meter
Liquid level
indicating line
liquid level upper limit
liquid level lower limit
lsotator
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
• Starter should be protected from humidity all the
time.
• Before working on the electric system, be sure to
disconnect the ground wire (“-” minus wire) of the
battery. Short circuit may occur while working on
the electrical system. Connect the ground wire last
after completing all of work.