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Maintenance
10.3
Starter battery
10.3.1
Replacing the battery
WARNING!
There is a risk of explosion and fire in the case of inappropriate handling
and spark development when working with the battery.
Danger from spraying sulphuric acid. Danger of suffering severe even deadly
burns and chemical burns. Danger of being blinded.
► Never lay electrically conductive parts on the starter battery.
► Flames, sparks, an open light and smoking are prohibited.
► Avoid sparks when handling cables and electrical devices, as well as electro-
static discharge.
► Avoid short-circuits.
► Wear acid-resistant protective clothing.
Fig. 10-1 Starter battery (illustration similar)
Conditions
Change the starter battery as follows:
Power generator is switched off (7.3 switch
is in the “OFF” position)
Battery disconnection switch
is in “OFF” position (
)
You are wearing personal safety equipment.
Feed plug disconnected from the integrated battery charger.
1. Interrupt the battery circuit from the main switch (position Fig. 10-1
2. Pull off the terminal protection cap (if present) from the battery’s negative ter-
minal and the negative cable Fig. 10-1 must always be the FIRST cable to
be disconnected from the battery.
3. Pull off the terminal protection cap (if present) from the battery’s positive ter-
minal and remove the positive cable Fig. 10-1 from the battery LAST.