Komatsu PC18MR-3, Руководство по эксплуатации и техническому обслуживанию

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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3. If the electrolyte level is below the intermediate point be-
tween the MAXIMUM and MINIMUM reference marks, re-
move the plug (1) and add distilled water up to the
MAXIMUM level.
4. After topping up, screw in the plug (1).
NOTE
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Do not add distilled water or electrolyte beyond the level indicat-
ed, as this would reduce the battery service life and electrolyte
leakage could result.
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If the distilled water added goes over the MAXIMUM reference
mark, take out excess electrolyte with a small pump and neu-
tralise it with sodium bicarbonate, then rinse out with abundant
running water or consult the Komatsu Distributor or the battery
manufacturer.
WHENEVER ELECTROLYTE LEVEL CANNOT BE CHECKED ON THE BATTERY SIDE
If electrolyte level cannot be checked on the battery side, or if the MAXIMUM level is not indicated, check following
the steps below.
1.
Open the battery cover, see "3.2.8 BATTERY COVER".
2. Remove the plug (1) of the battery, look through the filler
opening (2) and check the electrolyte surface. If the electro-
lyte does not reach the sleeve (3), add distilled water until the
level is at the sleeve bottom (MAXIMUM reference mark).
(A) Correct level: The electrolyte level reaches the sleeve bot-
tom, so the tension lifts the surface and the plate seems to be
deformed.
(B) Level too low: The electrolyte level does not reach the sleeve
bottom, so the plate seems normal.
3. After topping up, screw in the plug (1).
NOTE
q
Do not add distilled water or electrolyte beyond the level indicat-
ed, as this would reduce the battery service life and electrolyte
leakage could result.
q
If the distilled water added goes over the MAXIMUM reference
mark, take out excess electrolyte with a small pump and neu-
tralise it with sodium bicarbonate, then rinse out with abundant
running water or consult the Komatsu Distributor or the battery
manufacturer.
WHENEVER POSSIBLE, USE AN INDICATOR TO CHECK ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
If an indicator can be used to check electrolyte level, proceed as indicated below.