12-82 Simple inspection and service
1 Removal and installation of battery
cover
1. Remove the screw fastening the cover and
raise the left end of the cover by about 50 mm
(1.97 in.).
2. Slide the cover leftward to disengage it from the
right stopper .
3. Follow the above steps in reverse to reinstall the
battery cover. Check that the installed cover is
securely held in position.
2 Inspecting the battery
The battery’s charge level is indicated by color of
the indicator on the top surface.
The battery is correctly charged when the indicator
is blue. If the indicator is white, the battery is not
correctly charged and the battery fluid level should
be checked as follows:
1. If the battery fluid level is below the “LOWER
LEVEL” line , remove the 6 vent plugs and
add distilled water via the vent plug holes until
the battery fluid level is between the “UPPER
LEVEL” and “LOWER LEVEL” lines. Replace
the vent plugs and then change the battery.
Battery – check
Inspection
intervals
At the time of pre-operational
check
WARNING
• The battery generates flammable hydro-
gen gas and should be kept away from
open flame and spark.
• When removing the battery, always dis-
connect the negative (–) terminal first and
reconnect it last. A spark can occur if a
tool touches the positive (+) terminal and
frame with the negative (–) terminal con-
nected.
• When handling the battery, wear safety
goggles to protect your eyes.
• Perform all battery checks with the engine
turned off.
Z15050
Z12093
Indicator
Blue
White
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