TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION ‘H’
SECTION TITLE PAGE NO.
BATTERIES & CHARGING
Page H-i
Repair and Service Manual
SAFETY ....................................................................................................................H - 1
Fig. 1 Batteries and Charging Receptacle ................................................H - 1
BATTERY .................................................................................................................H - 2
BATTERY MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................H - 2
At Each Charging Cycle ...................................................................................H - 2
Monthly ............................................................................................................H - 2
Electrolyte Level and Water .............................................................................H - 2
Fig. 2 Correct Electrolyte Level ................................................................H - 2
Fig. 3 Water Purity Table..........................................................................H - 3
Cleaning Batteries............................................................................................H - 3
Fig. 4 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution ..............................................H - 3
BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...........................................................H - 4
Fig. 5 Battery Tie Down Upright Post .......................................................H - 4
Fig. 6 Battery Removal.............................................................................H - 4
Fig. 7 Install Hold Down Upright Post.......................................................H - 5
Fig. 8 Battery Placement & Orientation.....................................................H - 5
Fig. 9 Battery Components.......................................................................H - 5
Fig. 10 Battery connections.......................................................................H - 6
PROLONGED STORAGE.........................................................................................H - 6
Fig. 11 Freezing Point of Electrolyte...........................................................H - 7
BATTERY CHARGING .............................................................................................H - 7
TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................................H - 7
Hydrometer ......................................................................................................H - 7
Fig. 12 Hydrometer ....................................................................................H - 8
Using A Hydrometer.........................................................................................H - 8
Fig. 13 Hydrometer Temperature Correction ..............................................H - 9