Yanmar — Activating the Battery
Maintenance
From a Yanmar service manual covering: YDG2700, YDG2700EV-6EH, YDG2700EV-G6EH, YDG2700EV-GEH, YDG3700, YDG3700EV-6El, YDG3700EV-GEI, YDG5500, YDG5500EV-6El. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Yanmar YDG2700, Yanmar YDG2700EV-6EH, Yanmar YDG2700EV-G6EH, Yanmar YDG3700, Yanmar YDG5500, Yanmar L70V engine, Yanmar L100V engine, Yanmar L4sV L70V L100V engine
Before you start
- Batteries contain sulfuric acid. ALWAYS wear safety goggles and protective clothing. Flush affected area with clean water and obtain medical treatment if contact occurs.
Procedure
- Loosen nuts securing the battery hold-down and lift battery out of frame.
- Fill the battery with electrolyte (approximately 1.9 qt / 1.8 L).
- Remove the aluminum foil or sealing tape from the top of the battery.
- Carefully fill with electrolyte up to the upper level line.
- Let battery stand for half an hour to allow trapped gases to escape.
- Top off battery with electrolyte if needed.
- Install caps onto battery; hand-tighten.
- Install battery into generator and reinstall hold-down; tighten nuts.
- Connect battery cables and install boot onto the positive (+) terminal.
Specs & values
- Battery requires approximately 1.9 qt (1.8 L) electrolyte
Full service-parts list: Yanmar YDG2700EV-G6EH →
Source: Yanmar service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.