Komatsu WA100M-7, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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5.8 Maintenance procedure
Corrective maintenance Maintenance
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WA80M-7, WA100M-7 – VENAM03001
Window washer fluid level – checking, adding fluid
 Check the washer fluid level in washer tank (1). If the level is
too low, add ethanol-based window washer fluid.
 Be careful not to let dust get into the fluid.
Battery – charging the built-in battery
For safety instructions see “Battery (2-30)”.
WARNING
 Danger of injury! Battery contains highly corrosive battery
acid!
 Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves when working on the
battery. Immediately wash battery acid from your skin and
eyes with large amounts of water and consult a doctor.
 Gases that form in the battery may explode.
 Do not bring open fire or sparks near the battery. Do not
smoke.
Before charging, switch off the main battery switch to interrupt the
power supply. Otherwise the alternator may be damaged by peak
voltages.

Interrupt the charging process if the temperature of the bat-
tery fluid exceeds 45 °C.
 Turn off the charger as soon as the battery is completely
charged. Overcharging the battery may result in the following
conditions:
 Battery overheats

Low battery fluid level
 Damage to the electrode plates
 Do not swap the wires (positive (+) and negative (-)).
Disconnect the cables from the terminals during maintenance
work on the battery.
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