Maintenance Instructions
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9.9
Verifying the starter battery and (if necessary) the battery bank
Check the condition of the battery. Proceed here as prescribed by the battery manufacturer.
If from the battery manufacturer not otherwise mentioned.
9.9.1 Battery
9.9.1.1 Check battery and cable connections
Fig. 9.9.1.1-1: Battery
• Keep battery clean and dry.
• Remove dirty clamps.
• Clean terminal posts (+ and -) and clamps of the battery,
and grease with acid-free and acid-resistant grease.
• When reassembling, ensure that clamps make good
contact. Tighten clamp bolts hand-tight.
9.9.1.2 Check electrolyte level
Fig. 9.9.1.2-1: Battery
• Remove sealing caps 1.
• If testers 2 are present:
• Electrolyte level should reach the base of these.
• Without testers:
The electrolyte level should be 10-15 mm above the top of
the plates.
• If necessary, top up with distilled water.
• Screw sealing caps back in.
