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 - 2
BATTERY MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................... H - 2
At Each Charging Cycle ................................................................................... H - 2
Monthly ............................................................................................................ H - 2
Electrolyte Level and Water ............................................................................. H - 2
Cleaning Batteries............................................................................................ H - 3
BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ........................................................... H - 4
PROLONGED STORAGE ......................................................................................... H - 6
BATTERY CHARGING ............................................................................................. H - 6
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. H - 7
Hydrometer ...................................................................................................... H - 7
Using A Hydrometer......................................................................................... H - 8
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Fig. 1 Batteries and Charging Receptacle ........................................................... H - 1
Fig. 2 Correct Electrolyte Level ........................................................................... H - 2
Fig. 3 Water Purity Table..................................................................................... H - 3
Fig. 4 Automatic Watering Gun............................................................................ H - 3
Fig. 5 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution.......................................................... H - 4
Fig. 6 Battery Removal ........................................................................................ H - 4
Fig. 7 Battery Placement & Orientation................................................................H - 5
Fig. 8 Battery Components .................................................................................. H - 5
Fig. 9 Battery connections ................................................................................... H - 6
Fig. 10 Freezing Point of Electrolyte ......................................................................H - 7
Fig. 11 Hydrometer................................................................................................ H - 8
Fig. 12 Hydrometer Temperature Correction ......................................................... H - 9