jcb JS 200 Series, Service Manual

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First Aid - Electrolyte
EYES
FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL
HELP FAST.
IF SWALLOWED
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES
OF WATER OR MILK. Then drink milk of magnesia, beaten
egg or vegetable oil.
SKIN
FLUSH WITH WATER. REMOVE AFFECTED CLOTHING.
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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 naked 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, zippers 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
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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CAUTION
Do not disconnect the alternator, the battery, or any part
of the charging circuit with the engine running.
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Charge Rate Depending on the Battery specific Gravity
If the battery is charged and the charge rate is less than
75%, replace the battery.
Section 3
Routine Maintenance
9803/6400
Section 3
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Issue 2*
Battery
Temperature
20°C 0°C -10°C
Charge Rate
100% (satisfactory) 1.26 1.27 1.28
90% (satisfactory) 1.24 1.25 1.26
80% (charge) 1.22 1.23 1.24
75% (charge) 1.21 1.22 1.23
Checking the Electrolyte Level
Maintenance free batteries used in normal temperate
climate applications should not need topping up.
However, in certain conditions (such as prolonged
operation at tropical temperatures or if the alternator
overcharges) the electrolyte level should be checked as
described below.
1. Open the Battery Compartment A
Remove the bolts securing the metal plate above the
batteries. Remove the plate.
2. Check the Level
Remove the covers and check the electrolyte level in
each cell. The electrolyte should be 15 mm (0.6 in)
above the plates.
Top-up if necessary with distilled water or de-ionised
water.
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WARNING
Do not top the battery up with acid. The electrolyte
could boil out and burn you.
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3. Check the Connections
Make sure that the terminals are tight and clean. Coat
them with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
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A361680
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