WARNING
There is a risk of damage, short circuit-
ing and explosion.
Do not place any metallic objects or
tools on the battery. Keep away from
naked flames and fire. Smoking is forbid-
den.
Checking the battery charge status
– Remove the side cover.
– For maintenance-free batteries, check the
charge status at the inspection window (1):
●
Green:
The battery is optimally charged.
●
Black:
The battery charge status is no lon-
ger optimal. The battery must be recharged.
After recharging, the indicator changes
back to green
●
Transparent (light-coloured):
The charge
status is no longer adequate for the truck to
start reliably. The battery must be replaced.
Charging the battery
– For batteries that are not maintenance-free,
check the level of the battery acid.
WARNING
The electrolyte (dilute sulphuric acid) is
poisonous and caustic.
– Observe the safety regulations for
handling battery acid
⇒
Chapter "Bat-
tery acid", Page 44 .
– Check the battery acid level.
The battery acid must come up to the lower
edge of the insert in the battery housing or
5 mm above the upper edge of the plates. Ob-
serve the manufacturer's specifications!
CAUTION
The battery can be damaged!
– Top up the missing fluid with distilled water only.
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