Service and maintenance
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Electrical system
Battery electrolyte level
Check the electrolyte level every 250 hours.
WARNING!
Battery gas (hydrogen) is flammable.
Do not expose to sources of fire such as open flame,
cigarettes, or sparks.
If battery electrolyte is splashed onto clothes or skin,
immediately flush with clean water.
If battery electrolyte is splashed into the eyes, immediately
flush with large amounts of clean water and consult a
doctor.
Checking electrolyte level
1 Open the cover of the battery box on the right side of the ma-
chine.
2 Loosen cap (A)
The electrolyte level should stand approx. 10 mm (0.4 in)
above the cell plates.
If the level is too low
1 Top up with distilled water.
2 Operate the machine after topping up, so that the water is
mixed in with the battery electrolyte. This is particularly impor-
tant in cold weather.
3 Check that cable terminals and pole studs are clean, well tight-
ened and coated with petroleum jelly or similar.
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