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Electrical system
14. Every 200 hours:
Checking the electrolyte level in
batteries
1.
Unscrew the plugs and check the electrolyte level in all cells.
2.
Top up with distilled water until the level is 10-15 mm above the plates.
15. Every 1,200 hours:
Checking the state of charge in
batteries
- Check the density with an acid tester.
In a fully-charged battery it should be:
1.280 at +20°C
1.294 at 0°C
1.308 at -20°C
- If the density is below 1.20, the battery must be charged. A discharged
battery freezes at -5°C.
Do not boost charge the battery. This will damage the battery in the long
run.
16. Every 1,200 hours:
Cleaning batteries
1.
Clean batteries, electrical cables and cable terminals.
2.
Check that all cable terminals are firmly tightened.
3.
Grease the battery terminals and cable terminals with Vaseline.
Wear gloves and protective
goggles when charging and
handling batteries.
The batteries contain a highly
corrosive acid.
Do not connect the terminals
incorrectly.
This can cause serious damage
to the electrical system.
If the terminals are shorted,
sparking will occur.
Avoid naked flames or sparks
near the batteries.
When the batteries are charged,
oxyhydrogen gas is formed
which is flammable and
explosive.
WARNING
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WARNING
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WARNING
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