Goodyear GY 13RT Manual De Usuario página 62

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- Take care not to short-circuit the battery terminals.
- Extinguish all naked flames before checking, topping up, or recharging the battery. Never smoke near
the battery.
- When working near the battery, always make sure you are protected against splashes of acid. If
electrolyte comes into contact with your skin, wash the area with plenty of cold water and seek medical
care if the irritation persists.
- Always remove the battery cell caps before recharging the battery.
Battery (Fig. 27)
Your rototiller is equipped with a maintenance free
battery which will rarely need checking for electrolyte
level or charge under normal conditions.
It is, however, advisable to check the level of
Fig. 27 -
electrolyte occasionally and to top up with distilled
Topping up
water if necessary. Proceed in the following way:
the battery.
a) Remove the battery cap (T).
b) Carefully add distilled water if necessary, until the
level just covers the tops of the battery plates.
c) Replace the battery cap (T).
If the battery liquid level is frequently low and requires constant topping up, the cause is to be found
within the electrical system, therefore contact a Specialized Workshop.
If the battery on the walking tractor is not fully charged and an auxiliary battery is needed to start the
engine, always connect the latter to the walking tractor battery so that the jump leads connect the
terminals with the SAME SIGN (positive to positive and negative to negative). This also applies when
recharging the battery using battery chargers and the like.
Hints on battery care
- Keep the battery clean, particularly on top.
- Only use distilled water to top up.
- Check regularly that the battery terminals are firm and tight.
- Use a spanner of the right size to loosen and tighten the battery terminal nuts. Do not use pliers!
- Smear the battery terminals and clamps with pure Vaseline to protect them against corrosion. Do not
use ordinary grease.
- Contact a Specialized Workshop if distilled water must be added to the battery more often than
expected.
- Never allow the battery to run down completely. Recharge it once a month if the walking tractor is not
used.
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