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If the baery charge is not sufficient to turn over the
engine, recharge the baery.
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Regular maintenance is necessary to prolong baery
life.
WARNING: Explosive Gas!
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1. Regularly check the level of electrolyte. Add
distilled water as necessary to maintain the
recommended level.
NOTE: Do not overfill the baery. Poor
performance or early failure due to loss
of electrolyte will result.
2. Keep the cables, terminals, and external surfaces
of the baery clean. A build-up of corrosive acid
or grime on the external surfaces can cause the
baery to self-discharge. Self-discharge occurs
rapidly when moisture is present.
3. Wash the cables, terminals, and external surfaces
with a mild baking soda and water solution.
Rinse thoroughly with clear water.
NOTE: Do not allow the baking soda solution
to enter the cells, as this will destroy the
electrolyte.
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To test the baery, you will need a DC voltmeter.
Perform the following steps (see Figure 7-2):
1. Connect the voltmeter across the baery
terminals.
2. Crank the engine. If the baery drops below 9
volts while cranking, the baery is too small,
discharged, or faulty.
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A 12-volt baery with minimum of 400 cold cranking
amps is generally recommended for starting in
all conditions. A smaller capacity baery is oen
sufficient if an application is started only in warmer
temperatures. Refer to the following table for
minimum cold cranking amp (cca) capacities, based
on anticipated ambient temperatures. The actual
cold cranking requirement depends on engine size,
application and starting temperatures. The cranking
requirements increase as temperatures decrease and
baery capacity shrinks. Refer also to the operating
instructions for the piece of equipment for specific
baery requirements.
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