BA 35101/02/ 03 EN – Edition 1.0 * 35101_02_03b510.fm 5-31
Maintenance
Checking/replacing the battery
The battery is low in maintenance and no fluid needs to be refilled under normal operating
conditions. However have the battery checked at regular intervals to make sure the elec-
trolyte level is between the MIN and MAX marks.
When charging batteries, as well as during normal operation of batteries, an
oxyhydrogen mixture is formed in the battery cells with danger of explosions or
causticisation!
☞ Therefore when recharging and/or working near the battery:
• Always wear goggles and protective clothing with long sleeves
• Open the caps of the battery openings by half a revolution before
recharging the battery
☞ If acid is spilt:
• Thoroughly rinse all affected surfaces immediately with plenty of water
• Thoroughly wash any part of the body touched by the acid immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical attention at once!
• Avoid naked lights and sparks in the vicinity of the battery and do not
smoke!
• Always disconnect the negative terminal (-) from the battery before start-
ing repair work on the electrical system!
The battery is located in the engine compartment, on the left next to the hydraulic oil tank.
☞ Replace the battery as follows:
• Apply the parking brake
• Switch off ignition and remove the ignition key
• Remove the key from battery master switch A (option)
In order to avoid short circuits when disconnecting the battery leads, always
bear in mind the order for removing the leads under all circumstances!
☞ Disconnecting the leads:
• First remove the negative terminal (-) lead, then the positive terminal (+)
lead
☞ Mounting the leads:
• First fasten the positive terminal (+) lead, then the negative terminal (-)
lead
• Remove battery fixture B
• Replace the battery with a new one
• Install the battery leads (bear in mind the order required for installing the cables)
• Install the positive terminal (+) cover
Fig. 187: Battery master switch
Fig. 188: Battery
B
A
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