Hitachi ZAXIS 130-6N Operator's Manual page 354

Electrolyte Level Check --- monthly
Check the electrolyte level at least once a month.
1. Park the machine on level ground and stop the engine.
2. Check the electrolyte level.
2.1 When checking the level from the battery side:
Clean around the level check lines with a wet towel.
Do not use a dry towel. Static electricity may be
developed, causing the battery gas to explode. Check
if the electrolyte level is between U.L (Upper Level) and
L.L (Lower Level).
In case the electrolyte level is lower than the middle
level between the U.L and L.L, immediately refill with
distilled water or commercial battery fluid.
After refilling, securely tighten the filler plug.
Be sure to refill with distilled water before recharging
(operating the machine).
2.2 When impossible to check the level from the battery
side or no level check mark is indicated on the side:
After removing the filler plug from the top of the
battery, check the electrolyte level by viewing through
the filler port. It is difficult to judge the accurate
electrolyte level in this case. Therefore, when the
electrolyte level is flush with the U.L, the level is judged
to be proper. Then, referring to the illustrations on the
right side, check the level. When the electrolyte level
is lower than the bottom end of the sleeve, refill with
distilled water or commercial battery fluid up to the
bottom end of the sleeve.
After refilling, securely tighten the filler plug.
Be sure to refill with distilled water before recharging
(operating the machine).
2.3 When an indicator is available to check the level, follow
the checking results.
MAINTENANCE
Separator Top
Proper
Lower
7-88
U.L (Upper Level)
L.L (Lower Level)
Filler Port
Sleeve
U.L (Upper Level)
L.L (Lower Level)
Since the electrolyte surface touches the bottom end of
the sleeve, the electrolyte surface is raised due to surface
tension so that the electrode ends are seen curved.
When the electrolyte surface is lower than the bottom
end of the sleeve, the electrode ends are seen straight.
M146-07-109
M146-07-110
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