Komatsu WA470-6 2006, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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4.9 Service procedure
Every 250 hours service
Maintenance
4-60
WA470-6H – VEAM946100
When it is impossible to check electrolyte level from side of
battery
If it is impossible to check the electrolyte level from the side of
the battery, or there is no display of the UPPER LEVEL line on
the side of the battery, check as follows.
1. Open the cover of the battery box.
There are two battery boxes: One on each side at the rear of
the machine.
2. Remove cap (1) at the top of the battery, look through the
water filler port, and check the electrolyte surface. If the
electrolyte does not reach the sleeve, add distilled water so
that the level reaches the bottom of the sleeve (MAXIMUM)
(UPPER LEVEL line) without fail.
3. If distilled water has been added to any cell of cap (1), add
distilled water also to the other cells.
Use the diagram below for reference, and check if the electrolyte
reaches the bottom of the sleeve.
4. After adding distilled water, tighten cap (1) 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. Neutral-
ize the removed fluid with baking soda (sodium bicarbonate),
then flush it away with a large amount of water or consult 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.
GK043081
1
GK032270
A
B
Filter port
Sleeve
Upper
Lower
A
Correct level
The electrolyte level is up to the bottom of the
sleeve, so the surface tension causes the surface to
rise and the plate appears to be warped.
B
Too low (level)
The electrolyte level is not up to the bottom of the
sleeve, so the plate appears to be normal.