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MAINTENANCE
Batteries
Battery Fluid
A poorly maintained battery will deteriorate rapidly. Check the battery
fluid level often.
Add only distilled water.
Tap water contains minerals
that are harmful to a battery.
Unless the plates are exposed before charging, distilled water should be
added to a battery
after
charging. If the plates are exposed, add water to
about 1/8 inch (3 mm) above the plates, then charge. Check the fluid
level again after charging. Maintain the fluid level 1/4 inch (6 mm)
below the bottom of the fill well in the cell cover. Do not overfill.
Cell Covers
Plates
1/4” (6 mm)
Fill
Well
