Still LXT 120, Original Instructions Manual

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Open the filler cap (1) and check the acid
level.
For batteries with "caged cell plugs", the liquid
must reach the bottom of the cage.
For batteries without "caged cell plugs", the
liquid must reach a height of approx. 10 to 15
mm above the lead plates.
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If the fluid level is too low, top up the fluid
with distilled water only.
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Clean the battery cell cover and dry if nec-
essary.
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Remove any oxidation residue on the bat-
tery terminals then apply acid-free grease to
the terminals.
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Tighten the battery-terminal clips (2) to a
torque of 22–25 Nm (depending on the size
of the terminal screws used).
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Check the acid density using an acid si-
phon.
After charging, the acid density must be be-
tween 1.28 and 1.30 kg/l.
For a discharged battery, the acid density
must be no lower than 1.14 kg/l.
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