Mahindra Bolero Single Cab Turbo, Owner'S Manual

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Bolero Single Cab Turbo / Double Cab Turbo
Battery Installation & General Maintenance
Although the battery is made as robust & durable as possible, the following must be observed to get the maximum performance from the
battery.
1. THE BATTERY must be fitted firmly in the battery cradle, so that no undue vibration or straining occurs.
2. CONNECTING CABLES should have adequate current carrying capacity & be long enough to prevent straining of the battery terminals.
It must be ensured that correct polarities (plus to plus & minus to minus) are connected.
3. TERMINALS should be brushed clean before connecting & coated immediately afterwards with pure petroleum jelly (vaseline) & not
grease.
4. BATTERY TOP should be kept clean & dry.
5. CHECK that voltage regulator setting & generator output are normal for the battery. Indications as to this are that topping up
intervals are regular & not too frequent & that the specific gravity of the acid in the battery remains between 1.200-1.240.
6. VENT PLUGS should be kept clean & tight.
7. LEVEL of acid should be kept about 10 mm above separator tops. Add approved distilled water only to each cell to restore level.
NEVER ADD ACID.
8. STRENGTH of acid should never be allowed to exceed 1.230/1.240. Insist on this specific gravity, even if you are advised otherwise.
9. NEVER INSTALL a lower ampere hour battery than advised by your motor dealer or instructions handbook.
10. NEVER keep your battery idle for periods exceeding 2 weeks. If this cannot be avoided, arrange thatthe battery is removed from the
car & recharged every 2-3 weeks.