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Maintenance - Every 250 hours
Check the batteries
When checking the batteries, never smoke or
allow sparks or flame next to them. Usually the
batteries produce explosive gases which can
cause severe injuries.
The batteries are sealed and maintenance-free.
Never use open flames when checking the
electrolyte level. When the alternator is being
charged, an explosive gas is formed in the
battery.
When removing the battery, first remove the
negative pole (-). But when installing it, connect first
the positive pole (+). Avoid the contact of both
battery posts with metallic tools or the accidental
contact between the positive post with the
machine's frame, otherwise short circuits can
happen.
1. Open the right cap of the equipment, where the batteries
are located.
2. Clean the external caps of the batteries.
When working with batteries, protect your face
and eyes using the proper equipment for
individual protection and always provide the
proper ventilation as well.
3. Take off the cell caps and check the electrolyte level,
which must be at least 10mm above the plates. If
necessary, fill the level with the battery fluid solution. If the
operation room temperature is below 32 F (0ºC), allow the
engine to work for a few minutes after the level is filled,
otherwise the solution may freeze.
4. Check if the cell cap breather is not obstructed, and clean
it, if necessary.
5. The battery posts must be kept clean and the contacts
must have their cables tightened. If they are oxidized,
clean them with a solution of water and sodium
bicarbonate and apply a layer of petroleum jelly to prevent
a new corrosion process.
TAKE CARE OF THE ENVIRONMENT: Return
the used battery, according to the CONAMA
257/99 (06/30/1999) resolution. Every client or
final user has the obligation to return the used
battery to a sales point.
4812314580EN
2020-01-06
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