MAINTENANCE
7-77
Electrolyte Level Check
--- every 100 hours (Do this when machine is cold.)
1. Check the electrolyte solution level at least once a
month.
2. Park the machine on level ground and stop the engine.
3. Check the electrolyte solution level.
3.1 When checking the level from the battery side:
Clean around the level check lines with a wet towel.
Do not use a dry towel. Static electricity may spark,
causing the battery gas to explode. Check if the
electrolyte solution level is between U.L (Upper Level)
and L.L (Lower Level). In case the electrolyte solution
level is lower than the middle level between the
U.L and L.L, immediately refill with distilled water or
commercial battery fluid. Be sure to refill with distilled
water before recharging (operating the machine). After
refilling, securely tighten the filler caps.
3.2 When impossible to check the level from the battery
side or no level check mark is indicated on the side:
After removing the filler plug from the top of the
battery. Check the electrolyte solution level by viewing
through the filler port. Use a flash light and a mirror to
do this. It is difficult to accurately judge the electrolyte
solution level in this case. Therefore, when the
electrolyte solution level is flush with the U.L, the level
is correct. Referring to the illustrations to the right,
check the level.
When the electrolyte solution level is lower than the
bottom end of the sleeve, refill with distilled water
or commercial battery fluid up to the bottom of the
sleeve. Be sure to refill with distilled water before
recharging (operating the machine). After refilling,
securely tighten the filler caps.
3.3 When an indicator is available to check the level, use it.
4. Always keep the battery areas clean to prevent battery
discharge. Check terminals for looseness and/or
corrosion. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly
to prevent corrosion build up.
U.L (Upper Level)
L.L (Lower Level)
Upper Level
Lower Level
Filler Port
Sleeve
Separator Top
Correct
Lower
Since the electrolyte solution surface touches the bottom
end of the sleeve, the electrolyte solution surface is raised
due to surface tension so that the electrode ends are seen
curved.
When the electrolyte solution surface is lower than the
bottom end of the sleeve, the electrode ends are seen
straight.
M409-07-072
M146-07-109
M146-07-110
M146-07-111
M146-07-112
Summary of Contents for 70Z7
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Page 11: ...MACHINE NUMBERS 2 MEMO...
Page 51: ...SAFETY LABELS S 40 6 10 4 1 3 9 6 5 SS 3461...
Page 171: ...OPERATOR S STATION 1 110 MEMO...
Page 173: ...BREAK IN 2 2 MEMO...
Page 187: ...OPERATING THE ENGINE 3 14 MEMO...
Page 231: ...OPERATING THE MACHINE 5 24 MEMO...
Page 359: ...MAINTENANCE 7 118 MEMO...
Page 363: ...MAINTENANCE UNDER SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 9 4 MEMO...
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