Checking The Battery - Shindaiwa DG25MK Assembly And Instruction Manual

8-5. Checking the Battery

CAUTION : EYE/SKIN INJURY
 Wear rubber gloves and other protective wear to protect eyes, skin and
clothing from the battery fluid which contains diluted sulfuric acid. If the
battery fluid contacts eyes or skin, wash out immediately with a large amount
of water. Be sure to receive medical treatment, especially if the fluid contacts
the eyes.
CAUTION : EXPLOSION
 Never use or recharge the battery if the fluid level is below the minimum level.
 Do not create sparks or bring flame near the battery as it generates
flammable gas.
Check the fluid level, and add distilled water
1
until it reaches the upper level when the fluid
level is near the lower level..
Check the terminals for looseness and tighten
2
properly.
< Note >
 It is necessary to recharge the battery when the specific gravity of the battery fluid is 1.23 or
less. Request the authorized distributor where the generator was purchased to recharge the
battery.
 Replacing the Battery
Remove the battery negative (-) cable.
1
(Always be sure to remove the negative (-)
side first.)
Remove the battery hold-down clamp.
2
Remove the battery positive (+) cable.
3
Remove the battery.
4
* Install the battery by performing the above
procedures in the reverse order.
(First connect the positive (+) cable of the
replaced battery.)
(-) Post
Hold-Down
Clamp
25
Upper Level
Lower Level
() Post