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Batteries - check fluid level, correct - AP54.10-P-5410V

MODEL 171 

Fig 1: Identifying Batteries Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/Install    
DANGER Risk of explosion  caused by explosive gas. Risk of poisoning and caustic burns  caused by swallowing battery electrolyte. Risk of injury  caused by burns to skin and eyes from battery acid or when handling damaged lead-acid batteries No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear protective gloves, acid-resistant clothing and safety glasses. Pour battery electrolyte only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. -
1 Open engine hood and raise to vertical position    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Opening engine hood, moving to upright position and closing   AR88.40-P-1000V
2 Open locks (1a) and remove cover (1)    
3 Unscrew nut (2a) and remove retaining clip (2)    
4 Unscrew plugs (3) of battery cells from the battery (G1)    
INSPECT Check     
5 Check fluid level in the cells of the battery (G1) IMPORTANT In each cell the fluid must reach the web let into the filler opening (arrow).
Only use distilled water for refilling.
 
6 Install in the reverse order