TP-5606 6/02 Scheduled Maintenance 3-17
Cleaning
Keep battery clean by wiping it with a damp cloth. Keep
all electrical connections dry and tight. If corrosion is
present, disconnect cables from battery and remove
corrosion with a wire brush. Clean battery and cables
with a solution of baking soda and water. Be careful that
cleaning solution does not enter battery cells. When
cleaning is complete, flush battery and cables with clean
water and wipe with a dry cloth. After the battery cables
are reconnected, coat terminals with petroleum jelly or
other nonconductive grease.
Checking Electrolyte Level
Check the level of electrolyte before each start-up.
Remove filler caps and check to see that electrolyte
level is up to bottoms of filler holes. See Figure 3-16.
Refill as necessary with distilled water or clean tap
water. DO NOT add fresh electrolyte! Be sure filler caps
are tight.
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Figure 3-16. Battery Electrolyte Level
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