SECTION 6 –
ELECTRICAL
6-8
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Clean and tighten battery terminals and have
the specific gravity checked at least once a
year.
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Check the battery fluid level every month, or
more often in hot weather. Fill to
approximately 3/8 inch above the plates. DO
NOT OVERFILL. If fluid is added during
freezing weather, the motorhome should be
driven several miles to mix water and
electrolyte to prevent freezing.
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Fluid level check may be omitted if equipped
with maintenance-free batteries.
Chassis Battery
If your motorhome is going to be unoccupied
for two weeks or more, Winnebago Industries
®
recommends disconnecting the chassis battery in
your motorhome to avoid battery discharge.
Chassis Battery Connector
The chassis battery connector is located to the
right of the accelerator pedal in the driver side
foot well, inside the access panel.
NOTE: Ensure that the ignition key is in the Off
position and the key is removed, and wait
10 minutes before disconnecting.
WARNING
Before removing any battery cables or
battery, make sure all 12-volt equipment
in the motorhome is off and the power
cord has been disconnected. Be sure to
replace the battery terminal boot, if
supplied, back onto the positive terminal
after servicing. Care must be taken to
avoid pinching the cable between any
metal parts. Should the cable be
damaged, a short circuit could result in
personal injury or damage to equipment.
Replace any damaged cables at once.
Always remove jewelry and wear
protective clothing and eye covering
when checking or handling batteries.
WARNING
To prevent wiring damage, it is essential
when replacing the cables on the battery,
or when using a “booster” battery, that the
positive post and the positive cable be
attached and the negative post and
negative cable be attached. The posts are
marked (+) plus and (-) minus.
If a “boost charger” is used while battery
is in the motorhome, disconnect both
battery cables before connecting the
charger to avoid damage to engine
electronic components.
Never attempt to charge or boost a frozen
battery. An explosion can occur resulting
in personal injury.
NOTICE
Always refasten battery retainers when
returning a battery to the compartment.
