5 Maintenance
Remaining ready for operation
Servicing the battery
NOTE
Battery maintenance is carried out in accor-
dance with the battery manufacturer's opera-
ting manual!
WARNING
There is a risk of damage, short circuit
and explosion.
Do not place any metal objects or tools
on the battery. Keep away from naked
flames and fire. Smoking is forbidden.
Checking the battery charge status
– Remove the bottom plate; see ⇒ Chap-
ter "Installing and removing the bottom
plate", P. 5-318
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– With maintenance-free batteries, check the
charge status at the inspection window (1):
• Green: The batter
y is optimally charged.
• Black: The battery charge status is no
longer optimal. The battery should be
recharged. After recharging, the indicator
changes back to green.
• Transparent-(light-coloured): The charge
status is no longer adequate for reliable
starting. It is necessary to change the
battery.
Charging the battery
– With batteries that are
not maintenance-
free, check the level of
the battery acid.
WARNING
The electrolyte (dilute sulphuric acid)
is poisonous and caustic.
– Follow the safety regulations for
working with battery acid; see
⇒ Chapter "Battery acid", P. 2-47.
– Check battery acid level.
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