Section C - Electrics
Service Procedures
Battery
C-17
C-17
9803/9390-2
Battery
TC-001_3
Maintenance
To ensure that the battery provides optimum performance
the following steps should be observed:
1
Make sure that the electrical connections are clean
and tight. Smear petroleum jelly on connectors to
prevent corrosion.
2
When applicable - never allow the electrolyte level to
fall below the recommended level - 6 mm (1/4 in)
above the plates. Use only distilled water for topping
up.
3
Keep the battery at least three quarters charged,
otherwise the plates may become sulphated
(hardened) - this condition makes recharging the
battery very difficult.
Extra precautions must be taken when bench charging
maintenance free batteries, they are more prone to
damage by overcharging than the standard type of battery:
– Never boost-charge a maintenance free battery.
– Never charge a maintenance free battery at a voltage
in excess of 15.8 Volts.
– Never continue to charge a maintenance free battery
after it begins to gas.
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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.
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.
When reconnecting, fit the positive (+) lead first.
First Aid - Electrolyte
Do the following if electrolyte:
GETS INTO YOUR EYES
Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes, always get
medical help.
IS SWALLOWED
Do not induce vomiting. Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Then drink milk of magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable
oil. Get medical help.
GETS ONTO YOUR SKIN
Flush with water, remove affected clothing. Cover burns
with a sterile dressing then get medical help.
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