jcb 1CX, Service Manual

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Section 3 Routine Maintenance
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Section 3
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Electrical system
Battery Safety
! !
WARNING
Batteries give off an explosive gas. Do not smoke when
handling or working on the battery. Keep the battery
away from sparks and flames.
Battery electrolyte contains sulphuric acid. It can burn
you if it touches your skin or eyes. Wear goggles. Handle
the battery carefully to prevent spillage. Keep metallic
items (watches, rings, zips etc) away from the battery
terminals. Such items could short the terminals and burn
you.
Set all switches in the cab to OFF before disconnecting
and connecting the battery. When disconnecting the
battery, take off the earth (-) lead first.
When reconnecting, fit the positive (+) lead first.
Re-charge the battery away from the machine, in a well
ventilated area. Switch the charging circuit off before
connecting or disconnecting the battery. When you have
installed the battery in the machine, wait five minutes
before connecting it up.
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DO THE FOLLOWING FIRST AID, IF
ELECTROLYTE:
GETS INTO YOUR EYES
Flush with water for 15 minutes, get medical help
immediately.
IS SWALLOWED
Do not induce vomiting. Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Then drink milk of magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable
oil.
GETS ONTO YOUR SKIN
Flush with clean water, remove affected clothing.
Checking the Electrolyte Level- for interval see Service
Schedule
1 Stop the engine.
2 Remove the battery cover.
3 Remove battery cell cover(s) B.
4 Make sure the level in each cell is 6 mm ( 1 /
4
in) above
the plates.
5 If necessary, top up with distilled water.
6 Refit battery cell cover(s) B.
7 Refit the battery cover and secure.
! !
WARNING
Battery
A battery with frozen electrolyte can explode if it is used
or charged. Do not use a machine with a frozen battery.
To help prevent the battery from freezing, keep the
battery fully charged.
INT-3-1-7
! !
WARNING
Do not top up the battery with acid. The electrolyte could
boil out and burn you.
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! !
WARNING
The machine is negatively earthed. Always connect the
negative pole of the battery to the earth.
When connecting the battery, connect the earth (-) lead
last.
When disconnecting the battery, disconnect the earth (-)
lead first.
INT-3-1-9
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