ServicingtheBattery
Thebatteryistheheartoftheelectricalsystem.Withtheregularandcorrect
service,thebatterylifecanbeextended.Additionally,thebatteryandelectrical
componentfailurecanbeprevented.
CAUTION
Battery-electrolyteiscorrosiveandcanburnskinandeyesand
damageclothing.
Whileworkingwiththebatteries,useextremecautiontoavoid
splashingorspillingoftheelectrolyte.Alwayswearthesafety
gogglesandafaceshieldwhileworkingwithbatteries.
BatterySpecications
Battery-electrolytespecicgravityFullyCharged:1.250to1.280
Discharged:lessthan1.240
BatteryspecicationsBCIGroupSize26:
540CCAat-18°C(0°F)
ReserveCapacityof80minutesat27°C(80°F)
Batterydimensions(includingterminalposts
andcaps)
Length22.4cm(8.8inches)
Width16.7cm(6.6inches)
Height20.3cm(8.0inches)
RemovingandInstallingtheBattery
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Figure250
1.Carriagescrew
5.Flangenut
2.Positivecable6.Batteryretainer
3.Negativecable7.Batterytray
4.Battery
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