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Cosmetic Care & Maintenance
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Free Type
The Group 31 “maintenance free” engine cranking
batteries are not all together maintenance free. Unlike
regular batteries there are no fl uid levels to maintain on this
style battery but several other items need to be monitored
periodically.
1. Check both positive and negative terminal hardware
for tightness. Loose connections are known to discharge
a battery very quickly.
2. Make sure all terminals are clean. If not a battery cleaner
tool (available at car parts stores) or old toothbrush should
be used to clean both the positive and negative terminals.
Use a small amount of baking soda and water. Remove
any residue from the terminal area with a disposable damp
cloth.
Install corrosion protection to the posts before reinstalling
the terminals. Refer to the illustration.
3. After all preventative maintenance is completed slide
the red boot back over the positive terminal. This will
prevent any object from arcing across the positive terminal
to ground possibly causing a fi re.
House
The house battery needs periodic post cleaning maintenance
for optimum performance. Again, check all fasteners and
cable clamps for tightness
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