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Electric system and handling 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 under a
cover plate under the floor of the loader. See page
63 for more information about battery and
maintenance instructions.
WARNING
Short-circuit of the battery can
create 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.
WARNING
Battery acid can cause severe skin
burns. Handle damaged battery
with extreme care and wear
appropriate safety gloves and
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
Battery and its terminals contain
lead, a harmful substance which
should not be handled more than
what is necessary. Wash hands
with soap and water after handling
the battery.
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.
In order to avoid spark emissions, 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
72
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