Baroness GM1700, Service Manual

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Inspection of the mounting bracket
Ensure that the battery is firmly secured by
the mounting bracket.
If it is not, tighten the nuts securing the
battery until it is firmly secured.
If the battery is not firmly secured by the
mounting bracket, the battery could move
due to vibration while the machine is
moving, resulting in damage to the battery
case or electrolyte leaks.
Inspection of the cable terminals for
looseness
If a connection between a battery terminal
and machine-side cable terminal is loose,
tighten the nut securing the cable terminal
until it is firmly secured.
Loose connections could result in an
insufficiently charged battery, damaged
terminals, or explosion.
Note:
If a terminal has corroded, polish it using a
wire brush or fine sandpaper, and apply a
small amount of anti-rust grease.
Inspection of the electrolyte level and
addition of distilled water
Important
When adding distilled water, be careful not to
add an excessive amount.
Check the electrolyte level by looking from
the side of the battery.
If the electrolyte level has fallen to less than
halfway between the
“
UPPER
”
(maximum
level line) and “ LOWER ” (minimum level
line) limits, add distilled water to the battery
immediately until the
“ UPPER ” limit is
reached.
3.
4.
5.
When adding distilled water, loosen and
remove the vent plug and add distilled
water up to the
“
UPPER
”
(maximum level
line) limit.
After adding distilled water, firmly tighten
the vent plug.
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2
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1 Upper limit
2 Lower limit
Replacement of Battery
When replacing the battery, note the following
precautions and be sure to turn off the power
switch etc., stop the engine, and remove the
key before replacement.
Danger Danger
Do not replace the battery near open flames
or in a poorly ventilated area. Keep the battery
away from lit cigarettes and other open
flames.
Failure to observe these precautions could
cause a fire or explosion.
Do not short-circuit the battery.
If the positive and negative terminals are
connected to each other by a metallic tool, the
battery will short-circuit. And a short-circuit will
also result if the positive terminal contacts
another metallic part (machine body etc.).
When connecting a machine-side cable
terminal to a battery terminal, ensure that the
nut is firmly tightened.
A loose nut could cause a fire or explosion.
GM1700
Electrical system
Page 5-26
General inspection and repair