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3.7.5.1 BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT
• After securing the battery, check that it does not move. If it moves, tighten it again securely.
• Before removing the battery, remove the ground cable (normally connected to the negative (-) terminal).
If any tool touches between the positive terminal and the chassis, there is a hazard of sparks being generated.
• When installing the battery, connect the ground cable last.
• Install the battery securely to the determined place. When doing this, be careful not to let the clamps contact the
terminals.
• When replacing the battery, fix the battery securely with bat-
tery clamp (1).
Tightening torque for mounting bolt (2):
4.90 to 5.88 Nm
• Make sure that the cover on top of the battery covers the
battery completely. Do not let it roll back.
If the cover is damaged, replace it immediately.
• If there is salt on the battery terminals, wash with water of a
temperature of approx. 40°C (104°F), then dry completely
and remove with a wire brush.
3.7.5.2 BATTERY CHARGES
When charging the battery, if the battery is not handled cor-
rectly, there is a hazard that the battery may explode. Always
follow the instructions of "3.7.5 DISCHARGED BATTERY" and
the instruction manual accompanying the charger, and do as
follows.
• Flammable hydrogen gas is generated when the battery is
charged, so remove the battery from the chassis, take it to a
well-ventilated place, and remove the battery caps before
charging it.
• Tighten the battery caps securely. If any battery cap is dam-
aged, replace it immediately.
• Set the voltage of the charger to match the voltage of the battery to be charged. If the correct voltage is not se-
lected, the charger may overheat and cause an explosion.
• Connect the positive (+) charger clip of the charger to the positive (+) terminal of the battery, then connect the
negative (-) charger clip of the charger to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. Be sure to fix the clips securely.
• Set the charging current to 1/10 of the value of the rated battery capacity; when carrying out rapid charging, set
it to less than the rated battery capacity.
If the charger current is too high, the electrolyte will leak or dry up, and this may cause the battery to catch fire
and explode.
• If the battery electrolyte is frozen, do not charge the battery or start the engine with a different power source.
There is a hazard that this will ignite the battery electrolyte and cause the battery to explode.
• Do not use or charge the battery if the battery electrolyte level is below the LOWER LEVEL line. This may cause
an explosion. Always check the battery electrolyte level periodically and add distilled water to bring the electro-
lyte level to the UPPER LEVEL line.
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