Black plate (325,1)
qBattery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
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Keep it securely mounted.
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Keep the top clean and dry.
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Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
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Rinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
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If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disco nnect the battery
leads and charge the battery every six
weeks.
qInspecting Electrolyte Level
A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause
the battery to discharge quickly.
Upper level
Lower level
Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a
week. If it's low, remove the caps and add
enough distilled water to bring the level
between the upper and lower level
(illustration).
Don't overfill.
Examine the specific gravity of the
electrolyte with a hydrometer, especially
during cold weather. If it's low, recharge
the battery.
qBattery Recharging
NOTE
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Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
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To disconnect the battery, remove the
negative lead first. Install it last when
connecting the battery.
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Be sure to remove the caps before
recharging the battery.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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