Section
6.
Planned
Maintenance
T
5.
Remove
the
battery
and
move
it to a
safe
storage location. Store batter-
ies
either
on an
approved battery
rack
or on a
wooden pallet.
Battery
Cleaning
and
Care
Never
wash
the
battery when
it is in the
truck.
The
easiest
and
most
satisfactory
method
of
cleaning
a
battery
is to
wash
it
occasionally with
a
low-pressure cold-water spray.
The top can
also
be
washed
off
with
a
solution
of
baking soda
and
water (add
a box of
baking soda
to a
pail
of
water
and
stir
until
dissolved)
and
rinsed with clean water.
It is
good
practice
to
have this solution
in a
battery room
at all
times.
IMPORTANT
During
cleaning,
the
battery vent caps must
be
tightly
in
place.
Refer
to the
battery manufacturer
or
supplier
for
their recommended
battery maintenance
and
care procedures.
BATTERY
SAVER
and
CLEANER,
CLARK
Part
No.
886398,
may be
used
to
clean
and
protect
the
truck battery.
New
Truck Batteries: Apply
a
light coat
of
BATTERY
SAVER
and
CLEANER
to
entire surface
of
battery. Allow
to set for
approximately
30
seconds, then wipe thoroughly with
a
wiping
cloth
or
rag. Chemical
action
will
dissolve rust
and
corrosion.
After
cleaning,
apply
a
second
coating
for
protection. This will prevent
the
start
and
growth
of
corrosion
on
battery terminals
and
cable connections.
Battery
Service
Records
Keep
a
record
of
battery service
and
maintenance
to
obtain
the
best
service
life
from your battery
and
truck. Select
a
pilot
cell,
take readings
of
specific gravity
and
temperature before
and
after
charging,
and
record
the
readings with
the
date.
It is
best
to
change
the
location
of the
pilot cell occasionally
to
distribute
any
electrolyte loss over
the
battery.
Every
2 or 3
months, take complete battery readings (specific
gravity,
temperature,
and
voltage)
and
make
a
record
of
them.
Battery
Cleaning
and
Care
•
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