10-7
CLASS C & B
+
MOTORHOME
d. Keep the battery and terminals clean.
Accumulations of acid film and dirt may
permit current to flow between the termi-
nals and discharge the battery.
e. To clean the battery, wash it with a diluted
solution of baking soda and water to
neutralize any acid present, then flush with
clean water. Foaming around terminals or
on top of the battery is normal acid neutrali-
zation.
f. Dry the cables and terminals before rein-
stalling them, and don't use grease on the
bare metal inside the cable terminals to
prevent corrosion. Grease is an insulator.
Electricity will not flow through it. A plastic
ignition spray will protect the terminals after
you have cleaned and reinstalled them.
g. Whenever batteries are removed and
replaced make sure the positive and
negative cables are attached to the correct
terminals. (Positive to positive and nega-
tive to negative). The same is true when
using a “booster battery” or a charger. If
you use a “fast charger”, disconnect the
cables from your battery. Do not attempt
to recharge a frozen battery.
h. If you do not have maintenance-free
batteries, check the battery fluid level and
fill with distilled water if necessary. Do not
overfill.
i. Have the specific gravity of the battery fluid
checked when you have your vehicle
serviced.
Remove rings, metal watchbands, and other
metal jewellery before working around a battery.
Use caution when using metal tools. If a tool
contacts the battery terminals or metal con-
nected to them, a short circuit could occur which
could cause personal injury or fire.
NOTE
Make sure you don't allow
any baking soda solution to
get into the battery. This can
neutralize the battery acid.
WARNING
10.3.5
BATTERY CONDITION METER
You will find a gauge on your control panel which
indicates the level of charge in your coach or auxil-
iary batteries. Depress the Battery switch and read
the appropriate scale.
10.4 TRAILER WIRING
CONNECTOR
Your motorhome is ready for trailer or car towing. It has
a wiring connector plug at the back for quick hook-up.
If you intend to tow a trailer with electric brakes a brake
controller is required. This can be installed by your
dealer.
BATTERY CONDITION METER
TRAILER WIRING CONNECTOR
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