Baroness SP05, Service Manual

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Caution
If the electrolyte overflows from the battery,
wipe it with a wet cloth. Failure to do so could
cause damage to the instruments.
When cleaning the battery, do not use organic
solvents such as benzene, thinner or gasoline
and refrain from using cleaner, or chemical
cloth. Doing so could damage the battery case,
resulting in electrolyte leaks.
Do not add anything but distilled water to the
battery. Adding anything other than distilled
water could cause the battery to become
extremely hot or generate toxic gases due to
impurities.
Do not add sulfuric acid to the battery. Doing so
could cause the specific gravity of the
electrolyte to exceed the specified value,
causing the battery life to be shortened.
After adding distilled water to the battery, firmly
tighten the vent plug.
When inspecting the battery, inspect the
following items:
Visual inspection
Visually inspect the battery case for cracks,
chips and deformation, and check that
there are no electrolyte leaks. If any of the
above are found, investigate what has
caused them and replace the battery.
Cleaning of the exterior
When cleaning the battery, use cloth that
has been dampened with water.
Inspect the vent plug or vent hole on the
side. If the plug or hole is clogged with mud
etc., wash it with water. A clogged vent hole
could cause the internal pressure to
increase due to gases generated inside the
battery, causing the battery to burst.
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 1.
2.
3.
4.
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
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.
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.
Important
When adding distilled water, be careful not to
add an excessive amount.
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1 Upper limit
2 Lower limit
Replacement of the 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.
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Electrical system
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