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7.6 Adding Water (Battery Fluid)
Flammable gas is generated by the battery. Keep open flames away from battery.
Open flames may cause battery explosion.
• Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid which may cause burns. Avoid fluid contact with
skin or clothes. In case of contact, immediately remove affected clothes and clean
the affected skin.
• Before checking or removing the battery, always stop engine and turn “OFF” the main
switch.
Inspection
1. Park machine on a horizontal surface.
2. Check the electrolyte level. If it is low, remove the head
lamp cover, and replenish electrolyte.
Proper battery fluid level: between Upper and Lower
reference lines
Battery fluid: Distilled water
Replacement
1. Check the electrolyte level. If it is low, remove the head
lamp cover, and replenish electrolyte.
Battery
Headlamp cover
Battery
Upper level
Lower level
• Always remove the battery from the machine before charging it. Failure to do this will
cause damage to electrical components and to the wiring.
• When connecting cables to the battery, use the correct (+) and (-) terminals.
Reversing connections will blow the fuse and prevent charging.
• For safety, always disconnect the (-) terminal first, and connect the (+) terminal first.
Disconnecting or connecting in the opposite order may cause a short circuit.
• When reinstalling the battery, connect the (+) and (-) to their original positions. Avoid
contact between terminals and other surrounding parts
Maintenance
5316M-0706-010
5313M-0706-020
