89 TransAlp Manual�ttery Charging System 3

BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM

BATTERY

Awarning

• The bartery gives off explosive gases; keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Provide adeipiate centilation when charging.

• The bartery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Contact with skin or eyes rnay cause severe burns. Wear protective clothing and a face shield.

— If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water

— If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at least 15 rninutes and cali a physician.

• Electrolyte is poisonous.

— If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or tnilk and folio w with milk of magnessia or vegetable oil and cali a physician.

Remove the right side cover (page 12-4}.

Disconnect the negative terminal first, then positive terminal at the battery.

Remove the bolts and battery holder.

Disconnect the battery breather tubę.

Puli the battery out ot the battery case, and remove the bat-tery.

III POSITIN/E CABLE (+;

(2) NEGATIVE CABLE (-}

(4) BATTERY HOLDER

(3> BREATHER TUBĘ

Test each celi with a hydrometer.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.270-1.290 (20°C/68°F}

1.270-1.290	Fully charged
Below 1.260	Undercharged

Awarning

NOTĘ

• The battery must be recharged if the specific gravity is below 1.230.

• The specific gravity varies with the temperaturę as shown in the accompanying table.

• Replace the battery if sulfation is evident or if the space below the celi plates is filled with sediment.

• The battery contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.

Antidote: Flush with water and get protnpt rnedical uttention.

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11) ELECTROLYTE TEMP. VS SPECIFIC GRAYITY

(2> ELECTROLYTE TEMPERATURĘ °C (°FI-

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