Connecting And Maintaining The Battery - Wacker Neuson GPi 3200 Operator's Manual

Operation
GPi 3200 I 4300
4. 7 Connecting and Maintaining the Battery
Location and
description
Battery
connections
Maintaining
the battery
Precautions
An automotive-style battery (n) is installed on the machine. The battery is located
next to the air cleaner.
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WARNING
Explosion hazard. Batteries can emit explosive hydrogen gas.
111-
Keep all sparks and flames away from the battery.
Ill- Do not short-circuit battery posts.
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Ill- In the event of ingestion or contact with skin or eyes, seek medical attention
immediately.
To connect the battery:
• Connect the positive ( +} battery cable to the battery.
• Connect the negative (-) battery cable to the battery.
To disconnect the battery:
• Stop the engine.
• Place all electrical switches in the OFF position.
• Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery.
• Disconnect the positive ( +) battery cable from the battery.
• Follow the battery manufacturer's maintenance recommendations.
• Keep battery terminals clean and connections tight.
• When necessary, tighten the cables and grease the cable clamps with
petroleum jelly.
• Maintain the battery at full charge to improve cold weather starting.
Observe the following precautions to prevent serious damage to the electrical
system.
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