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Check Low-Maintenance Battery

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WARNING: Caustic fluids 
  • Danger of chemical burns 

→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.

→ If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

Information 

Observe accident prevention regulations when working with electrolyte (battery acid). Only illuminate the inside of the battery with a torch. Always keep naked flames or cigarettes away from batteries. Observe the disposal regulations for batteries and sulphuric acid.

Information 

  1. Unscrew battery plugs.
  2. Shine a torch into the battery. The electrolyte level of the battery must be at the protruding "lug".
    1. 2.1. If the acid level is too low, refill with distilled water using the battery filling bottle.
  3. Screw in battery plugs again and ensure that they are seated correctly.