Battery Petrol/Diesel Engine: Maintenance - Replacement - Disposal .Pag - JLG X20JPLUS Operator, Safety, Maintenance And Service Manual

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12.17.BATTERY PETROL/DIESEL ENGINE: MAINTENANCE ‐ REPLACE‐
MENT ‐ DISPOSAL
• The battery contains diluted sulphuric acid, which is highly explosive. Do not
use naked flames or produce sparks near the battery (explosive gases). Proceed
with care, shielding your eyes and face. In case of accidental contact with the sul‐
phuric acid, rinse immediately with plenty of running water.
Before working on the battery, ALWAYS disconnect the battery cut‐out swi‐
tch.
In the case of AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) the battery not require any maintenan‐
ce.
In the case of lead acid battery maintenance is reduced and in most cases not ne‐
cessary. However, if the electrolyte, with the machine on a level surface, is below
the minimum allowed level (MIN.), it is possible to top up by removing the sea‐
ling caps and adding distilled water without exceeding the maximum level
(MAX.).
If the machine is going to remain unused for more than one month, it is ad‐
visable to insulate the battery.
When the battery cannot accumulate electric energy any longer, replace it with a
new one having the same characteristics. See the specifications table on the bat‐
tery. Follow the steps below to replace:
• With the machine off and engine key in the OFF position disconnect the bat‐
tery switch;
• Disconnect the battery terminals, always starting from the negative pole (‐).
• Remove the battery and install the new one;
• Reconnect the cables, always starting from the positive pole (+).
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