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Electrical System (cont'd)
Checking the Electrolyte Level - for interval see Service
Schedule
The battery is mounted in a compartment above the diesel
fuel tank.
1 Stop the engine.
2 Unlatch and remove the battery cover A.
3 Remove battery cell cover(s) B.
4 Make sure the level in each cell is 6 mm (1/4 in) above
the plates.
5 If necessary, top up with distilled water.
6 Refit battery cell cover(s) B.
7 Refit the battery cover and latch.
!!
WARNING
Do not top up the battery with acid. The electrolyte could
boil out and burn you.
2-3-4-6
!!
WARNING
Battery Terminals
The machine is negatively earthed. Always connect the
negative pole of the battery to the earth.
When connecting the battery, connect the earth (-) lead
last.
When disconnecting the battery, disconnect the earth (-)
lead first.
INT-3-1-9
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Routine Maintenance
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