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Do-it-yourself maintenance
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Checking the battery
Check the battery for corroded or loose terminal connections, cracks, or a loose hold-down
clamp.
1. Terminal connections–
If a terminal connection is loose, tighten
the clamp nut. Do not overtighten.
If the battery terminals are corroded,
wash it off with a solution of warm
water and baking soda. Coat the
terminals with grease to prevent further
corrosion.
2. Hold-down clamp–
Tighten the hold-down clamp to secure
the battery firmly. Over-tightening may
damage the battery case.
NOTICE
• Ensure the engine and all accessories are off before performing maintenance.
• When checking the battery, remove the ground cable from the negative terminal [
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first and reinstall it last.
• Be careful not to cause a short circuit with tools.
• Take care no solution gets into the battery when washing it.
Checking battery fluid
The fluid (electrolyte) level must be maintained at a certain level for the battery to function
correctly. To check the fluid level, view through the inspection window.
Adding distilled water–
1. Remove each vent plug.
2. Add distilled water to cells as
required.
3. Retighten the vent plugs securely.
NOTICE
Do not overfill the cells. Excess electrolyte could squirt out of the battery during heavy
charging, causing corrosion or damage.
Low
OK
CTY43PAC008
Not for Reproduction