TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION ‘H’
SECTION TITLE
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BATTERIES & CHARGING
Page H-i
Repair and Service Manual
SAFETY .................................................................................................................... H - 1
BATTERY ................................................................................................................. H - 1
BATTERY MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................... H - 1
At Each Charging Cycle ................................................................................... H - 1
Monthly ............................................................................................................ H - 2
Electrolyte Level and Water ............................................................................. H - 2
Cleaning Batteries............................................................................................ H - 2
BATTERY REPLACEMENT...................................................................................... H - 3
PROLONGED STORAGE......................................................................................... H - 4
BATTERY CHARGING ............................................................................................. H - 5
AC Voltage....................................................................................................... H - 5
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. H - 5
Hydrometer ...................................................................................................... H - 5
Using A Hydrometer......................................................................................... H - 6
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Fig. 1 Correct Electrolyte Level ............................................................................H - 2
Fig. 2 Water Purity Table......................................................................................H - 2
Fig. 3 Automatic Watering Gun.............................................................................H - 3
Fig. 4 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution...........................................................H - 3
Fig. 5 Battery Connections ...................................................................................H - 4
Fig. 6 Freezing Point of Electrolyte.......................................................................H - 4
Fig. 7 Hydrometer.................................................................................................H - 6
Fig. 8 Hydrometer Temperature Correction ..........................................................H - 7