Komatsu PC45MR-30403, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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METHOD FOR CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL FROM SIDE OF BATTERY
1.
Open dirt cover (1).
Open dirt cover (1) fully and it will be secured by cover
support lever (2).
2.
Use a wet cloth to clean the area around the electrolyte
level lines and check that the electrolyte level is between
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL lines.
3.
If the electrolyte level is below the middle between UPPER
LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL lines, immediately remove
cap (3) and add purified water (e.g. commercially available
replenishment water for a battery) to UPPER LEVEL line.
REMARK
If the purified water is added to above UPPER LEVEL line
of battery electrolyte, remove the fluid by using a syringe
to lower the level to UPPER LEVEL line.
Neutralize the removed replenishment water for a battery
with baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), then flush it away
with a large amount of water or consult your Komatsu dis-
tributor or battery manufacturer.
4.
After adding, tighten cap (3) securely.
5.
Close dirt cover (1).
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE MAINTENANCE
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