Battery
Check electrolyte level in each cell
approximately every 3 months, and
more frequently during the summ er
and in hot climates.
Refill battery with distilled or tap water.
Do not use metal funnels or push
through overfill-protection diaphragms
in the filler holes.
The battery is com pletely filled when
the w ater stops draining through the
overfill-protection diaphragm.
To check the battery charge with a
hydrometer, push its tip through the
overfill-protection diaphragm and take
an electrolyte sample.
Keep battery clean and dry.
The service life of the battery is also
dependent on its condition of charge.
It must always be sufficiently charged
for the battery to last an optimum
length of time.
Therefore, we recommend that you
have the battery charge checked
frequently if you use the vehicle mostly
for short distance trips, or if it is not
used for long periods of time.
Only charge a battery with a battery
charger after it has been disconnected
from the vehicle electrical circuit.
W arning!
Never lean over battery while
connecting or jump starting, you
m ight get burned.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric
acid. Do not allow this fluid to
com e in contact with eyes, skin,
or clothing. In case it does, im
m ediately flush affected area
with w ater and seek medical
help.
A battery will also produce hydro
gen gas, which is flam m able and
explosive. Keep flam es or sparks
away from battery, avoid impro
per connection of jum per cables,
smoking, etc..
W hile the engine is running the
battery term inal clam ps must not
be loosened or detached as
otherwise the alternator and other
electronic units would be dam a
ged.
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