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5 Maintenance
5.14 Check and use of batteries
Stop the engine first, put starting switch on [OFF]
position and check battery, pay attention to:
* Short circuit may occur while removing battery
cable; disconnect negative cable. And connect
positive cable when installation.
* No fire and smoke because igniting hydrogen
produced in battery may cause explosion due to
any smoke.
* Keep metals or combustibles away from
surrounding area of battery; in case of short
circuit, explosion or fire may occur.
* Blindness or burning may be caused by battery
fluid (dilute sulfuric acid). Prevent the fluid
splashing on your skin or clothes; in such case,
wash with plenty water. If the fluid enters eyes,
wash with clean water and accept medical care.
* Remove all wiring post of each eletrobath
before charging.
* Wear eye protection glasses while working near
battery; using booster cable and starting engine.
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Check and maintenance of battery
The life of latest battery, with high performance,
may be shortened and additional expenditure
may be required resulted from improper
operation. So use the battery as per its
instruction to make full use of it.
1. Batteries are necessary for engine and
illumination.
2. The engine cannot be started or the lamp will
become dim with insufficient power. It’s too late
to charge at this time; so charge in advance.
3. Moisture in electrolyte may vaporize and fluid
may reduce during charging. Insufficient
electrolyte may cause damage of battery and
overfull electrolyte may also damage the
vehicle.
4. In case of long-term storage, remove the
battery and charge it; and then keep it under dry
condition without direct sunlight.
5. Battery is discharging by itself during storage.
so charge it once a month.
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Precaution while battery charging
1. Replace the battery in case of insufficient
electrolyte. Battery for this vehicle is not
water-supplementing type.
2. Avoid quick charge, which may shorten service
life of battery.
3. Do not confuse (+) and (-) terminals while
connecting cables. In case of confusion, failure of
battery and electrical system may occur.
4. Remove (-) post while disconnection and
connect the (+) post while installation. Otherwise,
short circuit occurs once contacting with tool.
5. Charge the battery with common approach. For
instance: connect (+) post of battery with that of
charger and connect (-) post of battery with that of
charger.
6. Quick charging is a method for supplementing
partial power for discharging battery with large
current. This method shall be used in case of
emergency.
7. In addition to check and proportion
determination of battery fluid, if battery is needed,
remove cables on battery before operation.
8. Remove terminal posts of each electrobath.
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Check of battery fluid level
Refer to [Maintenance every 50h] for check of
battery fluid level.
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