IHI Shibaura SR525HP-S, Operator'S Manual

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9. Inspecting the battery
Danger
● When inspecting or charging the battery,
never permit a fire near the battery.
Otherwise, the electrolyte may catch a fire
and you may be injured.
● Do not allow the battery electrolyte to attach
to your body or clothing. If the electrolyte
attaches to your body or clothing, wash it out
immediately. Otherwise, the clothing may be
broken or you may be burnt.
Caution
● When installing the battery, connect the
positive (+) terminal first. To remove it,
disconnect the negative (–) terminal first.
Otherwise, the battery may be short-circuited
and you may be burnt.
Check to see that the electrolyte is between the
upper and lower limit lines from the inspection
port of the battery cover. If the electrolyte is not
enough in some cell, replenish the distilled water
up to the upper limit line.
[Caution for handling]
● If a cell of the battery is excessively filled with
electrolyte, the electrolyte overflows at the
time of charging and corrodes metallic parts.
● Avoid quick charging.
● When replacing the battery, be sure to use a
new battery of the capacity as specified in
the instruction manual.
● Do not leave or discard the used battery for
the reason of environmental preservation
and resource recycle. Be sure to hand it to
the store where you bought it. Then the
battery will be recycled as resource.
Warning
● Make sure that the battery level is between
the upper and lower limits. Do not allow it to
be under the lower limit. Otherwise, the pole
connecting area is exposed out of the
electrolyte, spark is generated at the time of
engine start, and the gas in the vessel
catches the fire leading to explosion.
10. Inspecting the pipes
Danger
● Check the fuel pipe, radiator hose, and
power steering hose for damages, fuel, oil or
water leakage and loosened tightening
bands. Replace the pipes and hoses every 2
years even if they are not damaged.
11. Inspecting the electric wiring
Warning
● Check if the wiring cord is not in contact with
other parts, and check for peeled sheathing
or loosened tightening, every day before
starting operation.
● Remove the grass or debris from the battery
and wiring before and after the operation.
Otherwise, short-circuit may result leading to
a fire.
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