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M100 Tow Tractor Manual No. 46052
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CHAPTER 2 MAINTENANCE
1 SERVICING
Cleaning and Inspecting
from one post to the other. Such a condition will cause the battery to slowly
discharge.
Minute amounts of hydrogen and oxygen are continuously vented from a
charging battery. These gasses can attack the terminals and cause high
resistance to voltage.
1. Keep battery clean by wiping it with a damp cloth. Keep all connections
clean and tight. Remove any corrosion, and wash terminals with a solution
of 1 part baking soda and 4 parts water.
2. Coat battery terminals and connectors with petroleum jelly or nonmetallic
grease to prevent corrosion.
3. Keep battery fully charged, especially during cold weather.
4. Check for signs of cracking or leaking.
5.
is 3/8" above plates.
6. Do not over-tighten hold-downs or battery case may crack.
7. If level is low, carefully add distilled water to bring up level. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
8. If battery uses an excessive amount of water, check system for
overcharging. Prolonged overcharging will reduce battery life.
Checking Battery Charge
for determining approximate state of charge and condition.
hydrometer, add water and either charge battery or run engine for 30 minutes
or so to thoroughly mix electrolyte.
If the battery was just charged, crank the engine for several seconds to
reduce the “surface charge.”
Draw electrolyte into hydrometer, then squirt it back out several times to bring
APRIL 15, 2012
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