Routine Maintenance
Electrical System
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c After cleaning, apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly
to the terminal.
2 Re-connect the leads. Connect the earth (-) terminal
last.
3 If the machine has a battery isolator, move the switch
to the ON position.
4 Close and lock the access panels.
Checking the Electrolyte Level
T3-020_2
Maintenance free batteries used in normal temperate
climate applications should not need topping up. However,
in certain conditions (such as prolonged operation at
tropical temperatures or if the alternator overcharges) the
electrolyte level should be checked as described below.
1 Get access to the battery. K
Battery
Access ( T 212).
2 Disconnect and remove battery. See Battery
Disconnection/Connection.
!MWARNING
Do not top the battery up with acid. The electrolyte
could boil out and burn you.
2-3-4-6
3 Remove covers A. Look at the level in each cell. The
electrolyte should be 6 mm (1/4 in) above the plates.
Top up if necessary with distilled water or de-ionized
water.
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