Komatsu PC450-8 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 258

TROUBLES AND ACTIONS
DISCHARGED BATTERY
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It is dangerous to charge a battery when mounted on a
machine. Make sure that it is dismounted before
charging.
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When checking or handling the battery, stop the
engine and turn the starting switch key to the OFF
position.
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The battery generates hydrogen gas, so there is a haz-
ard of explosion. Do not bring lighted cigarettes near
the battery, or do anything that will cause sparks.
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Battery electrolyte is dilute sulfuric acid, and it will
attack your clothes and skin. If it gets on your clothes
or on your skin, immediately wash it off with a large
amount of water. If it gets in your eyes, wash it out with
fresh water and consult a doctor.
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When handling batteries, always wear safety glasses
and rubber gloves.
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When removing the battery, first disconnect the cable
from the ground (normally the negative (-) terminal).
When installing, install the positive (+) terminal first.
If a tool touches the positive terminal and the chassis,
there is danger that it will cause a spark, so be
extremely careful.
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If the terminals are loose, there is danger that the
defective contact may generate sparks that will cause
an explosion.
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When removing or installing the terminals, check
which is the positive (+) terminal and which is the neg-
ative (-) terminal.
Battery Removal and Installation
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Before removing the battery, remove the ground cable (normally connected to the negative (-) terminal).
If any tool touches between the positive terminal and the chassis, there is a hazard of sparks being generated.
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When installing the battery, connect the ground cable last.
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When replacing the battery, secure it with battery hold-down.
Tightening torque: Tightening battery terminal: 9.8 to 19.6 Nm (1 to 2.0 kgm)
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