Battery Electrolyte Level - New Holland B95CTC Operator's Manual

Battery electrolyte level

ATTENTION: Battery electrolyte causes severe burns.
The battery contains sulphuric acid. Avoid any contact
with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidote:
EXTERNAL: rinse well with water, removing any soiled
clothing.
INTERNAL: avoid vomiting.
mouth. Consult a doctor.
EYES: rinse thoroughly with water for 15 min and get
prompt medical attention.
When working with batteries, always wear gloves, protec-
tion goggles and suitable clothes.
ATTENTION: Never touch the battery terminals with your
hands. This could generate an electrolysis inside the hu-
man body and damage the body's vital organs.
ATTENTION: Batteries produce explosive gases. To pre-
vent any risk of explosion, observe the following instruc-
tions:
- place the battery master switch in the OFF position;
- when disconnecting the battery cables, always disconnect
the negative cable (-) first;
- when reconnecting the battery cables, always connect the
negative (-) cable last;
- never short-circuit the battery terminals with metal ob-
jects;
- do not weld, grind or smoke near a battery.
Keep open flames away and do not smoke near batteries.
Always provide good ventilation when charging a battery
or using a battery in an enclosed space.
ATTENTION: Before carrying out any welding on the ma-
chine or repair work on the electrical circuit, disconnect the
battery and disconnect the B+ and D+ wires on the alter-
nator. When reconnecting, check the wire markings.
CHARGE CHECK
Measure the density of the acid of the single cells with a
commonly available measuring device.
The measured values (see table below) indicate the charge
status of the battery.
When measuring, the temperature of the acid should be +
20 °C (68 °F), if possible.
Normal
1.28 (80)
1.20 (75)
1.12 (70)
7 - MAINTENANCE
Drink water to rinse your
Electrolyte concentration
in kg/dm3 (lb/foot3)
Tropical
1.23 (77)
1.12 (70)
1.08 (67)
7 - 69
Charge
good
reduced: charge
low: immediately charge