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BATTERY INSPECTION
4.Inspect:
● Battery fluid level
Battery fluid level low → Fill.
Fluid level should be between upper level
1 and lower level 2 marks.
CAUTION:
Refill with distilled water only; tap water
contains minerals harmful to a battery.
5.Inspect:
● Battery fluid specific gravity
Out of specification → Charge.
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Replace the battery if:
●Battery voltage will not rise to a specific
value or bubbles fail to rise even after
many hours of charging.
●Sulfation of one or more cells occurs, as
indicated by the plates turning white, or
an accumulation of material exists in the
bottom of the cell.
●Specific gravity readings after a long,
slow charge indicate one cell to be lower
than the rest.
●Warpage or buckling of plates or insula-
tors is evident.
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CAUTION:
Always charge a new battery before using
it to ensure maximum performance.
Charging current: 1.2 amps/10 hrs
Specific gravity: 1.280 at 20°C (68°F)
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
1
2
6.Inspect:
● Battery terminal
Dirty terminal → Clean with wire brush.
Poor connection → Correct.
NOTE:
After cleaning the terminals, apply grease
lightly to the terminals.
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