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Repair and Service Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION ’H’
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BATTERIES AND CHARGING
SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................H - 1
BATTERY .............................................................................................................................................H - 1
BATTERY MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................H - 1
At Each Charging Cycle .............................................................................................................H - 2
Monthly .......................................................................................................................................H - 2
Electrolyte Level and Water .......................................................................................................H - 2
Cleaning Batteries ......................................................................................................................H - 3
Battery Replacement ..................................................................................................................H - 3
Prolonged Storage .....................................................................................................................H - 5
Battery Charging ........................................................................................................................H - 5
AC Voltage .................................................................................................................................H - 6
TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................................................................................H - 6
Hydrometer................................................................................................................................. H - 6
Using A Hydrometer ...................................................................................................................H - 7
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Fig. 1 Correct Electrolyte Level ..............................................................................................................H - 2
Fig. 2 Watre Purity Table .......................................................................................................................H - 2
Fig. 3 Automatic Watering Gun...............................................................................................................H - 3
Fig. 4 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution ............................................................................................H - 3
Fig. 5 Battery Connections .....................................................................................................................H - 4
Fig. 6 Freezing Point of Electrolyte .........................................................................................................H - 5
Fig. 7 Hydrometer ..................................................................................................................................H - 6
Fig. 8 Hydrometer Temperature Correction ...........................................................................................H - 7