Maintenance
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Battery service
Regular maintenance may extend the life cycle of the battery considerably.
Checking the fluid level of the battery
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Open the side cover (page 83).
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The battery fluid level should be between LOWER LEVEL
and UPPER LEVEL at the filler port (figure below/C); if nec-
essary, add distilled water.
Do not open maintenance-free batteries!
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Check the battery (1) for tightness (figure above).
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Check the battery terminals (2 and 3) for cleanliness, clean-
ing them if necessary and covering them with petroleum
jelly (figure above).
Be careful when cleaning the positive terminal - risk
of short circuit! Do not use metal tools.
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Close the side cover.
