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Cleaning
6. Dry dirt can be readily blown off with low-pressure air or brushed off.
7. Wetness or wet dirt on the battery indicates battery acid. Using a nonmetallic brush with
flexible bristles, wash the battery off with a strong solution of baking soda and hot water (one
pound of soda to a gallon of water). Continue until all fizzing stops, which indicates that the
acid has been neutralized. Then rinse thoroughly with clear water. DO NOT get any of the
solution into the battery cells.
8. Remove the blocks from the wheels and test drive.
Watering
Non-maintenance free batteries only.
Note: The electrolyte level in a battery rises while charging and will be close to its highest level
after the end of a charging cycle. It is recommended to fill the battery at the end of a charging
cycle. If the electrolyte is below the top of the battery plates then fill just enough to cover
the plates and then top off when the charging cycle is complete.
6. Clean the battery. Refer to Cleaning section for information on cleaning the battery.
7.
Check the electrolyte level in all battery cells. If low, fill to the correct level with distilled
water using part number 77-201-00
battery filler. Never add additional battery electrolyte
to the batteries.
8. Remove the blocks from the wheels and test drive.
Do not overfill the batteries. Overfilling the batteries may cause the batteries to boil over
and result in chemical burns and/or property damage.
CAUTION
1) Refer to battery warnings at the start of this chapter.
2) Place the Direction Control switch in the center “OFF” position (neutral).
3) Turn the Start switch OFF.
4) Place blocks under the front or rear wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5) Disconnect the battery main positive and negative cables or disconnect the main
battery plug.
WARNING
1) Refer to battery warnings at the start of this
chapter.
2) Place the Direction Control switch in the
center “OFF” position (neutral).
3) Turn the Start switch OFF.
4) Place blocks under the front or rear wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5) Disconnect the battery main positive and
negative cables or disconnect the main battery
plug.
WARNING
