Nordco Trailblazer BC60, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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BC 60 "Trailblazer" Brushcutter
MAINTENANCE
AUGUST/2012 (49458202/8203)
Section 3-17
T22. Check Battery Condition, Clean terminals
The battery requires periodic servicing.
Check the electrolyte level on a
weekly (40 hour) basis.
Add distilled
water if necessary, but do not overfill .
Overfilling can cause poor battery
performance and/or early failure.
Shut off engine when checking
battery electrolyte level. Do not check
or fill battery in presence of open
flame, sparks, or when smoking.
Battery fumes are flammable
and/or explosive and if ignited will
result in severe bodily injury or death.
Make certain that the Battery
Disconnect Switch is in the OFF
position.
Inspect the terminals and cable clamps
regularly. Clean battery terminals and
cable clamps when corrosion is visible.
Have excessively corroded or
damaged parts replaced. To get best
performance out of the battery, make
certain that the terminal side of the
battery (terminals and cable clamps) is
kept clean. It is suggested that you coat
them with grease or other suitable
product to reduce corrosion.
When battery replacement becomes
necessary it is
recommended that replacement battery
meet or exceed original battery
specifications; amps, cranking power,
etc. Refer to the Specifications page
earlier in this manual.
If the machine is to be out of service for
more than 30 days,batteries should be
removed and stored in a cool, dry place.