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5.11 Battery
5.11.1 Battery safety information
1. Battery acid is highly corrosive. For safety reasons, wear eye protection when
handling a battery. Do not tilt battery as acid could escape from vents.
2. Keep children away from acid and batteries.
3. Battery emits highly explosive hydrogen gas when charged. Do not allow
fires, sparks, naked flames or smoking near the battery. Also avoid
electrostatic discharges and electrical sparks when dealing with cables and
electrical equipment.
4. First aid. If acid is splashed into eyes, immediately rinse with clean water for
several minutes and consult a doctor without delay. If acid is swallowed,
consult a doctor immediately. Neutralise acid splashes on the skin and
clothes immediately with acid neutraliser (a solution of water and soda/baking
soda) or soap suds, and rinse with plenty of clean water.
5. Battery case can become brittle. To help avoid this, do not store batteries in
direct sunlight. Discharged batteries could freeze so store in a frost-free area.
6. Dispose of old batteries at an authorised collection point. Never dispose of in
household waste.
5.11.2 Storage and transport
1. As batteries are acid filled, always store and transport them upright and
prevent from tilting to avoid acid escape.
2. Store in a cool, dry, frost free place.
3. Do not remove the protective positive terminal cap.
4. Run a First-in First-Out (FIFO) warehouse management system.
5.11.3 Initial operation
1. Batteries are filled with acid at a density of 1.28g/ml at 15°C during
manufacture and are ready for use.
2. Recharge in case of insufficient starting power (see charging).
5.11.4 Battery removal & maintenance
To remove and replace battery:
1. Switch off engine and all electrical equipment.
2. To gain access to the battery, remove left side panel.
3. Avoid short circuiting the battery terminals and from positive to any metal
machine part. Loose metal parts and tools commonly cause this.
4. Remove excessive debris from around the battery.
5. First remove negative lead at the battery, then the positive. Battery terminals
are the take-off type and fastened with an M6 screw in to a ferrule on the
cable end.
6. Slacken the M8 battery clamp screw.
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