Operation 3.7 Troubleshooting 3.7.3 If battery is discharged z It is dangerous to charge a battery when mounted on a machine. Make sure that it is dismounted before charg- ing. When removing, disconnect the cable from the ground (-) terminal first. z When checking or handling the battery, stop the engine and turn the starting switch key to the OFF position. z The battery generates hydrogen gas, so there is a haz- ard of explosion. Do not bring lighted cigarettes near the battery, or do anything that will cause sparks. z Battery electrolyte is dilute sulphuric acid, and it will attack your clothes and skin.
If it gets on your clothes or on your skin, immediately wash it off with a large amount of water. If it gets in your eyes, wash it out with fresh water and consult a doctor. When installing, connect the cable to the positive (+) terminal first. z When handling batteries, always wear protective gog- gles and rubber gloves. z When removing the battery, first disconnect the cable from the ground (normally the negative (-) terminal). When installing, install the positive (+) terminal first. If a tool touches the positive terminal and the chassis, there is danger that it will cause a spark, so be extremely careful.
GK032229 z If the terminals are loose, there is danger that the defec- tive contact may generate sparks that will cause an explosion. z When removing or installing the terminals, check which is the positive (+) terminal and which is the negative (-) terminal. Removal and installation of battery 1. Before removing battery, remove the ground cable (normally connected to the negetive (-) terminal). If any tool touches between the positive terminal and the chassis, there is dan- ger of sparks being generated. Loosen the nuts of terminal and remove the wires from the battery. 2. After installing the battery, fix it with the battery fitting securely. Tightening torque:
5.9 to 9.8 N·m (0.6 to 1.0 kgf·m, 4.3 to 7.2 lbft) 3. When installing the battery, connect the ground cable last. Insert the hole of the terminal on the battery and tighten the nut. Tightening torque: 5.9 to 9.8 N·m (0.6 to 1.0 kgf·m, 4.3 to 7.2 lbft) WA150-5H – VEAM934100 3-113 WARNING WARNING