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Section 4 - Lubrication & Maintenance
Every 500 Hours
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Operation 36
Check the Battery Electrolyte Level
To check the battery electrolyte level, clean the top of
the batteries with a damp cloth.
Remove the six fill plugs (5) from each battery. Check
that the electrolyte level is 6 mm (1/4
") below the
filler neck of each cell. Add distilled or demineralized
water as required. Do not overfill.
Replace all fill plugs.
Check for loose cable connections. Tighten as
required.
WARNING: BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC
ACID. IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH SKIN, FLUSH THE
AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER FOR FIVE MINUTES.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING: AVOID CONTACT WITH THE SKIN, EYES
OR CLOTHING. WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN
WORKING NEAR BATTERIES.
Operation 37
Check the Starter Battery Connections
Check to be sure that the battery cable connection
(1) and the ground connection (2) are tight and clean
where they attach to the engine starter. Clean and
tighten as necessary.
The starter is located on the left side of the engine.
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES AT
THE BATTERY BEFORE WORKING ON THE BATTERY
CABLE CONNECTIONS AT THE STARTER.
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