Komatsu Galeo PC800LC-8, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
MAINTENANCE
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1. Remove cap (2) at the top of the battery, look through the
water filler port (3), and check the electrolyte surface. If the
electrolyte does not reach the sleeve (4), add distilled
water so that the level reaches the bottom of the sleeve
(UPPER LEVEL line) without fail.
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(A) Suitable level: Electrolyte level is up to bottom of
sleeve, so surface tension causes electrolyte surface
to bulge and poles appear bent.
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(B) Low: Electrolyte level is not up to bottom of sleeve,
so poles appear straight and not bent.
2. After adding distilled water, tighten cap (2) securely.
REMARK
If distilled water is added to above the bottom of the sleeve,
use a syringe to lower the level to the bottom of the sleeve.
Neutralize the removed fluid with baking soda (sodium bicar-
bonate), then flush it away with a large amount of water or con-
sult your Komatsu distributor or battery maker.
When it is Possible to Use Indicator to Check Electrolyte Level
If it is possible to use an indicator to check the electrolyte level, follow the instructions given.
CHECK AND TIGHTEN TRACK FRAME AND AXLE CONNECTING BOLTS 4
Bolts (1) connecting the track frame and axle will break if they
remain loose, so loose bolts must always be retightened.
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Tightening torque: 2746 ± 294 N·m (280 ± 30 kgf·m)