Service Manual

Table Of Contents
5. Maintenance10-2019
81A062J683 (Issue 1) Copyright © 2019 Cummins Inc.
Fire Hazard
WARNING
Combustible Gases
Lead acid batteries present a risk of fire because they generate
hydrogen gas.
Do not smoke near the batteries. Do not cause flame or spark in the
battery area. Discharge static electricity from your body before
touching batteries by first touching a grounded metal surface.
WARNING
Before disconnecting a battery, always remove power from the AC
powered battery charger.
WARNING
When putting a battery into service on a generator set, connect the
negative lead LAST; when removing the battery, disconnect the
negative lead FIRST.
Vented Batteries
WARNING
Toxic Hazard
The electrolyte in vented batteries is a dilute sulfuric acid that is
harmful to the skin and eyes. It is also electrically conductive and
corrosive.
Always:
1. Wear full eye protection and protective clothing;
2. If the electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off immediately with
water;
3. If the electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush them thoroughly and
immediately with water and seek medical attention; and
4. Wash spilled electrolyte down with an acid neutralizing agent. A
common practice is to use a solution of one pound (500 grams)
bicarbonate of soda (also known as baking soda or sodium
bicarbonate) to one gallon (4 liters) of water.
5. Continue to add the bicarbonate of soda solution until the evidence
of reaction (that is, foaming) has stopped.
6. Flush the resulting liquid with water and dry the area.