Maintenance
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Battery service
Regular maintenance can extend the life cycle of the battery considerably.
Battery - check
Open the engine hood (page 112).
Check the battery (1) for tightness, tighten with nuts (3 and 4),
if necessary.
Check the battery terminal (2 and 5) for cleanliness, cleaning it
if necessary and covering it with petroleum jelly.
The battery charge must be checked on the charge indicator (6)
according to the operating instructions of the battery manufac
-
turer.
Close the engine hood and secure it with a padlock.
The battery can become damaged or may explode if the following instructions are not observed. Reg-
ular maintenance can extend the life cycle of the battery considerably.
- Never charge or use the battery when the battery electrolyte level is below the minimum mark.
- Check the battery regularly.
When servicing a battery, always wear suitable protective gloves and eye protection.
Be careful when cleaning the positive terminal (2) -
risk of short circuit! Do not use metal tools.
How to read the indicator
State of indicator display
Green Specific gravity of electrolyte and quality of electrolyte are both in good condi-
tion.
Black Needs charging battery.
White Needs replacing battery.
Do not open maintenance-free batteries!
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