. OPERATION COLD WEATHER OPERATION BATTERY WARNING Electrolyte Temperature Charging Rate (%) 20 ° C (68 ° F) 0 ° C (32 ° F) -10 ° C (14 ° F) -20 ° C (-4 ° F) 100 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 90 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 80 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 75 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 When adding distilled water in cold weather, add it before starting operations in the morning to prevent the electrolyte from freezing. INSTALLATION OF RADIATOR CURTAIN (if equipped) If the ambient temperature is low and it is difficult for the engine water temperature gauge display to enter the white range, install a radiator curtain.
It is possible to adjust the amount that the radiator curtain is opened or closed (fully closed, window on one side open, window on both sides open). Select the amount of opening according to the ambient temperature so that the engine water temperature gauge display enters the white range. 3 - 136 Do not bring any flame close to the battery. Duri ng the charging operation, hydrogen and oxygen gas are generat ed, so there is danger of explosion. If battery electrolyte (dilute sulphuric acid) gets i nto your eyes, there is danger of losing your sight. When handling the battery, always wear protective glasses and rubber glove backs of your eyelids for at least 15 minutes w attention.
If battery electrolyte gets on your skin, it will s. If battery electrolyte gets in your eyes, immediately wash your e yes and the ith large amounts of fresh water, then see a doctor immediately for medical cause chemical burns. If battery electrolyte gets on your skin, wash it off immediately with large amounts of water. Whe clothes, wash it off in large amounts of water. T you suffer any chemical burn, get medical atten n doing this, do not use any alkaline fluid as a neutralizer. If it g ets on your hen take your clothes off and wash them further in large amounts of water. If tion immediately. The battery electrolyte contains dilute sulphuric acid.
This is a dangerous substance, and it will damage the envir onment if it is drained into drainage ditches. If the battery el soil to collect it. Then use sodium bicarbonate o ectrolyte leaks, do not drain it into a drainage ditch. Use an adsor bent mat or r slaked lime to neutralize it, and wash it away with large amount s of water. Wipe all the dirt off the top surface of the battery with a damp cloth. If a dry cloth is used, it will generate static elec tricity. This will ignite the oxygen and hydrogen gas genera ted when charging the battery and cause an explosion. NOTICE If there is battery electrolyte on the machine, wash it off with water.
The battery electrolyte is acid, so it will attack th e paintwork and cause corrosion where it is in contact with the machine. When the ambient temperature goes down, th e battery capacity drops. In addition, if the charging rate d rops, there is danger that the battery electrolyte may free ze, so maintain the charging rate as close to 100% as po ssible, and be careful to maintain the battery temperatur e to prepare for starting next morning. measure the specific gravity of the battery electrolyte, then use the Use a hydrometer (specific gravity meter) to following table to convert the charging rate.