Avant Tecno Oy Avant 850, Operator'S Manual

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Avant 850 Safety First
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Electric system and handling of the battery
Always handle the battery with care. Follow the
safety instructions given below. The battery of the
12 V electric system of the loader is located at the
rear frame on the right side of the engine. See page
119 for more information about battery and
maintenance instructions.
Lead acid batteries can produce flammable and
explosive gasses if handled in a wrong way. Make
sure that the ventilation is sufficient when charging
the battery. Keep arcs, sparks, flames, and lighted
tobacco away from battery.
WARNING
Short-circuit of the battery can
create sparks, fire, or explosion.
Disconnect the battery with the
battery disconnect switch before
working on the engine or
equipment. Never lay metal
objects on the battery. Keep the
top surface of the battery and the
area surrounding the battery clean.
WARNING
Battery acid can cause severe
skin burns. Handle damaged
battery with extreme care and
wear appropriate safety gloves,
safety goggles, and protective
clothing. Battery is a sealed type
battery, meaning that you should
never attempt to open the battery.
WARNING
Lead acid batteries produce
flammable and explosive gases
during charging. Make sure that
ventilation is sufficient when
charging the battery. Keep arcs,
sparks, flames, and lighted
tobacco away from battery. Never
charge a frozen battery. A frozen
battery can explode during
charging.
CAUTION
Lead warning - Wear protective
gloves . Battery and its terminals
contain lead, a harmful substance
which should not be handled more
than what is necessary. Wear
protective gloves when handling
battery. Wash hands with soap and
water after handling the battery.
Dispose of and recycle a used
battery correctly.
Whenever you handle the battery, keep the
following in mind:

Battery contains corrosive sulphuric acid which
causes serious burns upon skin contact. Avoid
contact with skin or clothes. If electrolyte gets on
your skin or clothes, flush with a lot of water. In
case of contact with eyes, flush with a lot of
water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor
immediately.

To avoid sparks, always disconnect the negative
(
- ) cable first and connect it last.

Before connecting the battery cables make sure
that the polarity is correct: Faulty connection will
seriously damage the electric system of the
engine and may cause sparks, fire, or explosion
of the battery.

If fuse is blown repeatedly, find out the cause.
Always use fuses with correct rating.

Read the instructions for jump start, see page
126.
If the battery needs to be replaced, make sure that it
meets the size, installation, and electrical
specifications of the original battery. The battery
must be installed correctly and it must not be able to
move. If the battery is not fitted correctly, it can get
damaged during use, and can cause a risk of sparks,
fire, leaking of battery electrolyte, and electric shock.
Always take used batteries to a recycling facility.