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DB 460 REV. 00 02/01/2015
5.12.4 CHECKING AND TOPPING UP THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
(fi g. 35)
CAUTION: Before proceeding, always read the safety regulations for the operations to be carried out
as set out in Chapter 3.
Wear protective goggles when operating on the battery. The battery contains
SULPHURIC ACID. If it comes into contact with your skin or eyes, immediately
rinse with water for at least 15 minutes and immediately seek medical advice.
Wear protective gloves and clothing when handling the battery; do not tilt or turn
the battery upside down as acid could leak from the bleeder holes. Extinguish open
fl ames or smoking materials before checking or charging the battery. Batteries
release FLAMMABLE VAPOURS.
CAUTION: If the battery is partly discharged, replace it with an identical one or ask an electrical repair
shop to recharge it, or emergency start the vehicle.
CAUTION: Do not pollute the environment. The batteries are classifi ed as polluting and hazardous
waste according to the law.
- The battery installed requires little maintenance, therefore, in normal conditions of use, the electrolyte does
not need to be topped up.
- Nevertheless, every 6 months check that the electrolyte level is between the MAX and MIN notches marked
on the battery.
- Before operating on the battery, remove the battery disconnection key
D
to cut the power to the system.
- To access the battery loosen the nut
A
, unscrew the nut
B
and turn the ladder
C
.
- To top up the electrolyte level, remove the caps
E
and fi ll up with distilled water without exceeding the
maximum level.
For a longer battery life, it is advisable to follow these additional instructions:
- Turn off the lights when the engine is off or in idle.
- Do not turn off the engine for short stops because the battery uses a lot of power to start the engine.
- Regularly check that the cable terminals are properly secured and lubricated with Vaseline.
- Always keep the top of the battery clean.
- Before working on the terminals, disconnect the end on the earth cable.
DANGER:
DANGER:
35
B
A
C
D
E
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