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MAINTENANCE
Battery Maintenance
Mishandling of the battery shortens the service life of the
battery and adds to maintenance cost. When handling the
battery do the following:
Be careful not to let the battery electrolyte come in
contact with your body or clothing.
ALWAYS wear eye protection and rubber gloves, since
the battery contains sulfuric acid which burns skin and
eats through clothing.
ALWAYS check the battery terminals periodically to
ensure that they are in good condition.
Use wire brush or sand paper to clean the battery
terminals.
ALWAYS check battery for cracks or any other damage.
If white pattern appears inside the battery or paste has
accumulated at the bottom, replace the battery.
attempt to charge a battery that is frozen. The
battery can explode unless first allowed to thaw.
DANGER
Use all safety precautions specified by the battery
manufacturer when working with the battery.
Flammable, explosive gas. (produces
hydrogen gas while charging or during
operation). Keep area around battery well
ventilated and keep from any fire source.
Battery electrolyte contains corrosive, toxic
chemical. (dilute sulfuric acid). Avoid
contact with eyes and skin.
Shock or Fire due to electric short-
circuit. Disconnect battery cables before
inspecting electrical system and never
"spark" battery terminals to test for charge.
Wear safety glasses or face mask, protective clothes,
and rubber gloves when working with battery.
If the pump will not be in operation for a long period
of time, store in cool dry place and check the battery
charge level every month to maintain the performance
of the battery.
Check the battery regularly and make sure that each
electrolyte level is to the bottom of the vent well
(Figure 52). If necessary add only distilled water in
a well-ventilated area. Never operate or recharge
without sufficient fluid in the battery.
Figure 52. Battery Electrolyte Levels
Cleaning The Pump And Delivery System
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE
LEVEL
TOO
LOW
NORMAL
TOO
HIGH
VENT
WELL
DANGER
During routine
maintenance or
removing material
blockage, you will be
required to put your
hand in the concrete
cylinders or near the
shuttle tube. You are at extreme risk of injury or
if the engine is running or if pressure is
in the hydraulic system.
Prior to performing any maintenance on the pump,
follow described lock out-tag out procedures. Stop the
engine by turning off the ignition switch and remove
the starter key.
Place a DO NOT OPERATE tag over the switch and
disconnect the battery. The pressure reading on
the accumulator pressure gauge MUST read zero.
ALWAYS make sure the accumulator circuit pressure
reads zero prior to performing any maintenance on
the pump