BOMBARDIER RALLY 200 2003, Руководство по ремонту

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Section 05 ELECTRICAL
Subsection 04 (STARTING SYSTEM)
VMR2003_021_05_04A.FM
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BATTERY STORAGE
Disconnect and remove battery from the vehicle
(see above).
Check electrolyte level in each cell, add distilled
water up to upper level line.
CAUTION: Do not overfill.
The battery must always be stored in fully charged
condition. If required, charge until specific gravity
of 1.260 is obtained.
CAUTION: Battery electrolyte temperature must
not exceed 50°C (122°F). The casing should not
feel hot.
Clean battery terminals and cable connections using
a wire brush. Apply a light coat of dielectric grease
(P/N 293 550 004) or petroleum jelly on terminals.
Clean battery casing and caps using a solution of
baking soda and water. Do not allow cleaning so-
lution to enter battery, otherwise it will destroy the
electrolyte. Rinse battery with clear water and dry
well using a clean cloth.
Store battery on a wooden shelf in a cool dry place.
Such conditions reduce self-discharging and keep
fluid evaporation to a minimum.
During the storage period, recheck electrolyte lev-
el and specific gravity readings at least every 40
days. As necessary, keep the battery at its upper
level line and near full charge as possible (trickle
charge).
ACTIVATION OF A NEW BATTERY
CAUTION: Prior to charging the battery, always
remove it from the vehicle to prevent electro-
lyte spillage.
A new battery is factory fresh dry charged. For
storage purposes, it is fitted with a temporary seal-
ing tube.
Do not remove the sealing tube or loosen battery
caps unless activation is desired.
In case of accidental premature removal of caps
or sealing tube, battery should be given a full charge.
Perform the following operations anytime a new
battery is to be installed.
1. Remove the sealing tube from the vent elbow.
Install vent tube, included in the battery kit, to
battery elbow.
1. Battery electrolyte
2. Remove caps and fill battery to UPPER LEVEL
line with electrolyte (specific gravity: 1.260 at
20°C (68°F)).
3. Allow the battery to stand for 30 minutes MIN-
IMUM so that electrolyte soaks through bat-
tery cells.
4. Allow gas bubbles to escape by lightly shaking
battery by hand.
5. Readjust the electrolyte level to the UPPER
LEVEL line.
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WARNING
Battery caps do not have vent holes. Make sure
that vent tube is not obstructed.
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WARNING
Never charge or boost battery while installed
on vehicle.
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WARNING
Failure to remove the sealing tube could re-
sult in an explosion.
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