Safety
Safety, Operation and Maintenance Manual
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SRT45 Off-Highway Truck
2.3.4 Battery
Electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which gives
off flammable and explosive gases. Improper
handling may cause personal injury or re. Observe
the instructions below when handling battery:
●
Never smoke or use fire near a battery.
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Turn the engine ignition key to the OFF
position before working on the battery.
●
Wear safety glasses and rubber gloves
when handling battery.
●
Electrolyte is a strong acid. If electrolyte
contacts your clothing or skin, flush
i mm e d ia t el y w i th p l en t y o f w a ter.
Electrolyte may cause blindness if it
contacts your eyes. Flush immediately
with plenty of clean water under such
c i r c u m s t a n c e s a n d s e e k m e d i c a l
treatment.
To avoid battery-induced explosion,
observe
the following precautions:
●
Never allow tools and other metal parts to
contact with battery terminals. Keep tools
or metal parts away from batteries.
●
Stop the engine and wait for one minute
before you proceed. Always disconnect
the grounding terminal (negative(-) ) first.
To connect battery cables, always begin
with the positive (+) terminal, and then
connect the negative (-) terminal. Ensure
all terminals are securely connected.
●
Battery temperature rises when it is being
charged. When battery temperature
exceeds 45°C, stop charging and wait till
it is at ambient temperature. Reduce the
charging current by half and continue the
charging process.
●
A battery being charged may give off
flammable gases. Before charging a
battery, remove it from the undercarriage,
put it in well-ventilated area and remove
the cap.
Fig. 2.3-17
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