
Servicing and maintenance works Electrical system
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Regulations for working on the electrical system
Battery
Do not touch the voltage conducting parts,
faulty warning lamps should be immediate-
ly replaced.
Pay attention to correct polarity of the con-
nections.
Cover electrical/electronic parts and con-
nections to clean the engine (e.g. control
units, generator, solenoid valves etc.). Do
not aim the water/steam jet directly at them.
Allow engine to warm up.
Touching a lead against the frame to check
whether it is live must not, under any cir-
cumstances, be carried out.
For electrical welding work, the ground ter-
minal of the welding gear must be clamped
directly to the part being welded.
Three-phase current generator: Never dis-
connect the cables between battery, gener-
ator and regulator while the engine is
running.
Electronically stored data could be lost if
the battery is disconnected.
Keep battery clean and dry.
Make sure the battery is fitted correctly and
securely.
Dispose of old batteries in an environmen-
tally friendly way.
Checking the voltage
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Check the battery voltage with a conventional
voltmeter. The voltage indicates the charging
state. It should be between 12 and 14.4 Volt de-
pending per battery.
Check acid level
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Unscrew caps.
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Note the manufacturer’s specifications concern-
ing the liquid level.
The liquid should normally be 10-15 mm above
the top edge of the plate or reach up to any avail-
able control device.
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Only use distilled water to top up the battery.
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Screw in caps.
Danger of explosion! The gases emitted by
the battery are explosive!
Fire, sparks, smoking and naked lights are
prohibited!
Danger of acid burns! Wear protective
gloves and glasses! Avoid contact with skin
and clothing!
Danger of short circuit! Do not rest tools on
the battery!
Check acid density
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Unscrew caps.
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Measure the electrolyte density of individual cells
with a commercial hydrometer. Hydrometer
reading indicates battery’s state of charge. The
acid temperature when measuring should be 20
°C if possible.
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Check the acid level before recharging.
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Screw in caps.
Acid density [kg/ l] Charge
status
Measure
Normal Tropical
1,28 1,23 good none
1,20 1,12 half charge
1,12 1,08 empty charge
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