Maintenance
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Battery service
Regular maintenance can extend the life cycle of the battery considerably.
Checking the battery
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Open the side cover (page 108).
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Check battery (1) for tight fit, if necessary screw tight.
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Check battery poles for cleanness, if necessary clean and grease with petroleum jelly.
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Close the side cover.
Charging the battery
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Make the battery accessible.
When servicing a battery, always wear suitable protective gloves and eye protection.
Do not open maintenance-free batteries!
Be careful when cleaning the positive terminal - risk of
short circuit! Do not use metal tools.
Battery acid is very caustic. Avoid contact with battery acid under all circumstances. If clothing, skin
or eyes have come in contact with battery acid, rinse the affected parts immediately with water. If the
eyes are affected, immediately seek medical attention! Neutralise spilled battery acid immediately.
When servicing a battery, always wear suitable protective gloves and eye protection.
Charge batteries only in sufficiently ventilated rooms. Smoking, uncovered lights or fire are not al-
lowed in these rooms.
Explosive gas is created when charging batteries. Open flames can cause an explosion.
Remove the fill caps when charging batteries that are virtually empty. Leave the fill caps inside (not
empty) batteries that are only charged for maintenance purposes, the fill caps can stay in the batter-
ies.
The battery can only be charged if the starter switch is in the STOP position and the key removed.
STOP
