Group 12, Battery
SM 765, Nov ’06 Battery Service • 12-1-5
Battery Cleaning
The easiest and most satisfactory method of cleaning a
battery is to wash it with a low-pressure cold water spray.
The battery top can also be washed with a baking soda
solution and rinsed with clear water.
IMP
RTANT
. Remove battery from truck before washing.
• Vent caps must be free of obstruction and in
good condition.
• Battery top should be clean and free of cracks
or breaks.
• Battery terminals must be clean and solidly
mounted.
• Damaged batteries should be repaired or
replaced. Consult your battery vendor.
• Check to be sure all vent caps are tight before
washing the battery.
• Fill a bucket with cold water. Add a box of baking
soda to the bucket. Stir the solution until dissolved.
Keep this solution around the battery service area
at all times.
• After washing battery, thoroughly rinse with clear
cold water.
Battery Charging
Follow the instructions supplied by the battery charger
vendor.
Battery Electrolyte
• Check with battery manufacturer’s documentation
before working on battery electrolyte.
• Always use a carboy tilter or siphon when handling
battery electrolyte.
• When mixing electrolyte, always pour acid into
water-NEVER pour water into acid. Pouring water
into acid will cause a dangerous chemical action or
splash.
Clean Battery Compartment
. Using baking soda and water solution, clean the walls
and floor of the compartment. Rinse with clear water.
. Blow off the compartment walls and floor with an air
hose. Allow to air-dry.
CAUTION
!
Wear eye protection and protective clothing
when cleaning or drying with compressed air.
Reduce air pressure to 207 kPa (30 psi).
Debris removed with air pressure can cause
injury.
Replacement Batteries
CAUTION
!
Use a battery properly sized to the dimen-
sions of the battery compartment. Batteries
too small can shift and cause damage to the
truck or injury to the operator or bystanders.
Only use batteries that comply with factory
recommendations as to size and capacity.
Battery Installation
If the battery is uncovered, cover the battery with a non-
conductive material (i.e., plywood, heavy cardboard, etc.)
prior to installation.
• Using an overhead hoist and insulated spreader bar,
lift battery into battery compartment.
• Install battery retainer, if applicable.
• Remove non-conductive material from battery.
• Connect battery to truck.
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