COMBINE HARVESTER AW70V, VNQ, AW82V, VNQ. Manual - part 20
Periodic Inspection
81
Hydrometer
color
State of
charge
Disposal
Green Normal
Usable
Black
Discharged
To be recharged
Transparent
(No color)
Little
electrolyte
Service life expired; unable
to start up the engine;
battery to be replaced
Do not start up the engine after
recharging of the battery if the
hydrometer is “transparent”. Spark
may be generated in the battery,
igniting gas inside and causing
damages to the battery when the
engine is started.
Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves
when checking the battery.
No children or any other persons who
do not understand the operating
method and dangers are allowed to
check the battery.
Do not block air vents of the battery.
Otherwise, gas inside the battery may
increase the internal pressure and
cause damages.
[Precaution]
Disconnect the cathode ((-) terminal) when
removing electrical wires from the battery.
Be sure to use the specified battery for
replacement.
Tighten the electrodes holding bolt of battery.
Recharging
The battery should be recharged when the ambient
temperature is low in cold areas, it is hard to start up
the engine or the indicator lights out.
The battery should be recharged if the engine is not
started up for over 2 weeks.
<Method of recharging>
Remove the battery from the machine for recharging.
<Method of direct recharging>
Connect the anode ((+) terminal) of the battery with
anode ((+) terminal) of the charger, and the cathode ((-)
terminal) of the battery with cathode ((-) terminal) of the
charger for recharging at 7 Ampere for 8-10 hours.
[Precaution]
For consideration of environmental protection, the
battery replaced should not be discarded at
random, but be handed over to a professional
agent for treatment.
12. Checking the piping system
Fire hazard may be caused by fuel
leakage due to aging and damages of
fuel pipes. Check the piping system
before and after operation, and replace
in case of leakage.
Do not forget to check the drain pipe of
the engine oil. Otherwise, fire hazard
may be caused in case of damage.
Check the metal fasteners during oil
and water leakage inspection.