Yanmar EF494T - Checking Battery

EF494T OM
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9. Checking battery
DANGER
 Never use a fire while checking the battery or the
battery cap is removed. Otherwise, a fire or gas
explosion may result.
 Do not come in contact with the battery fluid. If the
fluid attaches on your body or cloth, immediately
wash out with water. Otherwise, you may be burnt.
CAUTION
To mount the battery, start with the positive lead (+). For
removal, start at the negative lead (-). Otherwise, a short
circuit will burn you.
Check battery
Check the level of battery electrolyte whether it is
between upper and lower limit line.
If the level is lower than the lower limit, add distilled water
as high as the upper limit.
(A) Battery
(B) Upper limit
(C) Lower limit
NOTE:
 Excessive battery fluid may overflow during
recharging, damaging the metallic parts of the tractor.
 Add distilled water only. Adding battery electrolyte,
such dilute sulphuric acid, may shorten the battery
life.
 Quick charge is not recommended.
 When replacing the battery, use the specified battery.
IMPORTANT
 Make sure the tractor is level when checking the level
of electrolyte.
Removing and installing battery
Remove
(1) Open the bonnet
(2) Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the
battery and disconnect the positive cable.
(3) Loosen fixing nuts and remove the battery.
Installation
(1) Connect positive cable and negative cable.
(2) Tighten fixing nut.
(D) Negative (ground) cable
(E) Positive cable
(F) Fixing nut