ELECTRICAL
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BATTERY (Lead Acid)
NOTICE
: A normal battery can discharge by itself in 30 to 40 days when
not in use, therefore, IT IS NECESSARY TO PERIODICALLY CHECK THE
BATTERY AND CHARGE IT AS IS NECESSARY.
We suggest checking the batteries at least every two weeks in freezing weather.
The temperature at which a battery will freeze depends on the condition of its
charge. As an example: a fully charged battery with a specific gravity of 1.265
will not freeze until the electrolyte temperature drops to - 71.3 degrees F, while
a discharged battery will freeze at +19 degrees F. The following table shows
the freezing points of batteries at various specific gravity readings, temperature
corrected 80 degrees F.
1.265 -71.3 F
1.250 -62 F
1.200 -16 F
1.100 +5 F
1.150 +19 F
Do not add water to a battery in freezing temperatures unless the vehicle will be
put to use at once, otherwise the added water may freeze. Neglect is expensive.
Care costs little. Check your batteries regularly.
MAINTAIN A CLEAN BATTERY TOP AND CHECK TERMINALS AND CABLES
FOR TIGHTNESS AND CLEANLINESS. A dirty battery will dissipate its charge
through surface contamination. Clean battery top with a damp cloth and dry
thoroughly.
The terminals should be tight and free of corrosion. To clean terminals, neutral-
ize with a solution of baking soda, rinse in clear water, and dry.
To insure maximum battery capacity on the charge and the discharge, the bat-
tery terminals and the inside portion of the cable connector should be scraped
or brushed until both of these surfaces are shiny bright. The cable connectors
should then be reconnected to the battery and tightened. The complete as-
sembly, battery post and cable connector should be coated with heavy body
mineral grease, petroleum grease or petroleum jell.
NOTICE
:
RECONNECT
THE BATTERY CABLES TO THE CORRECT BATTERY POSTS. The black cable
should be connected to the negative (-) post and the red cable to the (+) post.
The polarity of your tow vehicle must also be negative (-) ground since it must
always match the trailer. Most tow vehicles are negative grounded, but always
check your vehicle owner’s manual to be sure.
ADD WATER TO CELLS AS NECESSARY. Check the electrolyte level at least
