Karcher HDS 13-80 De Tr1 - Manual (Page 39)

23 PERIODIC SERVICE
EN
GLISH
1. Make sure each electrolyte level is to the bottom of
vent wells, if necessary, add only distilled water in a
well-ventilated place.
2. To slow charge the battery, connect the charger
positive terminal to the battery positive terminal, and
the negative to the negative, then recharge in the
standard fashion.
3. Quick recharging charges the battery at a high rate in
a short time. This is only for emergencies.
4. Recharge the battery as early as possible, or battery
life will be extremely shortened.
5. When exchanging an old battery for a new one, use
battery of equal specification shown in Page 28 .
A Connect the charger positive terminal to the battery
positive terminal, and negative to the negative.
A When disconnecting the cable from the battery, start
with the negative terminal first.
When connecting the cable to the battery, start with
the positive terminal first.
If reversed, the contact of tools on the battery may
cause a short.
B Direction for long term storage
1. When storing the engine for long periods of time,
remove the battery, adjust the electrolyte to the proper
level, and store in a dry and dark place.
2. The battery naturally discharges while it is stored.
Recharge it once a month in summer, and every 2
months in winter.
ELECTRIC WIRING
To avoid personal injury:
C
Shorting of electric cable or wiring
may cause a fire.
A
Check to see if electric cables and
wiring are swollen, hardened or
cracked.
A Keep dust and water away from all
power connections.
Loose wiring terminal parts, make
bad connections. Be sure to repair
them before starting the engine.
Damaged wiring reduces the capacity of electrical parts.
Change or repair damaged wiring immediately.
(1) Battery electrolyte level (A) "TOO LOW"
(B) "PROPER"
(C) "TOO HIGH"
(1) Thick cable red(+)
(2) Battery case
(3) Earth cable black(-)
(1) Plug (A) "HIGHEST LEVEL"
(B) "LOWEST LEVEL"