MAINTENANCE 24.6.5 CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL WARNING To avoid gas explosions, keep fire and/or sparks away from the battery. Battery electrolyte is acidic and can injure eyes or skin. If itcontacts eyes or skin, flush it away with water, and get medical help imediately. Carry out this check before operating the machine. 1. Open the cover of the battery box. There are two battery boxes: One on each side at the rear of the machine. 2. Remove caps (1), and check each cell, the electrolyte should be at a specified level; 10 to 12 mm (0.40 to 0.47 in) above the plate. If the electrolyte level is low, add distilled water to the specified level. 3.
Clean the air hole in each battery cap, then tighten securely. NOTE: The electrolyte may freeze if diluted in cold weather. When adding distilled water in cold weather, add it just before operating the machine. 3-51 WA320-3MC