FNM HPE 300 - Weekly Maintenance; Verify Battery Electrolyte Level and Status

Marine Diesel Engines
OWNER’S MANUAL
Engine maintenance
HPE300
ENG rel. 1/11
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Weekly maintenance
WEEKLY
Activities
Achievable
by owner
Achievable
by
service
Inspection and possible draining of the filter and the fuel line (page).
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Check the battery electrolyte level (page 58).
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Check for any leaks.
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Check the stern drive anodes/propeller consumption, replace if over 50%.
(MERCRUISER® STERNDRIVE) refer to producer indications.
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Verify battery electrolyte level and status
Be careful when operating near the battery compartment. Disconnect the battery cables before
working on it.
Do not smoke near the battery. Flammable gases could be left by the battery.
Maintenance free batteries
This type of battery is equipped with an indicator of the state of battery charge (1).
Green color, charge level above 65%.
Dark color, charge level below 65%. Recharge immediately
Yellow color: Replace the battery
ATTENTION! The data are for information, always read the producer’s instructions.
ATTENTION! Never try to refill with any type of fluid with this type of battery.
Traditional lead-acid batteries