PRACTICAL HINTS
Before installing a battery, and periodically thereafter:
—Check over the electrical system, giving particular attention to connections; make certain there are no traces of
oxidation and that there is no loss of current.
—Check the alternator and the voltage regulator setting. If the charging voltage is inordinately high, distilled water
will be consumed at a high rate, whereas a low voltage will not charge the battery sufficiently.
—Check the charge level of a new battery with a density indicator or voltmeter; if the density is less than 1.25 kg/l or
the no-load voltage after at least 3 - 4 hours at rest is lower than 12.5 V, proceed to recharge.
Install the battery in the machine with care, utilizing the anchorages provided.
When connecting the battery to the system:
—secure the clamp
—before connecting the negative, make certain there is no sparking on contact with the corresponding terminal of
the battery. Sparks are due to insulation defects that must be located and eliminated.
—Tighten the clamps on the terminals, smearing with petroleum jelly.
TABLE OF WIRING COLOUR CODES
BK
=
BLACK
BL =
BLUE
BR =
BROWN
DK BL =
DARK BLUE
DK GN =
DARK GREEN
GN =
GREEN
GY =
GREY
OR =
ORANGE
PK =
PINK
RD =
RED
VL =
VIOLET
WH =
WHITE
YL =
YELLOW
EXAMPLE OF CONNECTORS (CAN BE 4-PIN, 6-PIN OR 8-PIN)
EXAMPLE:
DK BL/WH 1 680
DK BL/WH =
DARK BLUE WITH WHITE LINE
1 =
CROSS SECTION OF WIRE (mm)
680 =
LENGTH OF WIRE (mm)
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