Clark HWXE 30, Руководство оператора

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Planned Maintenance
Battery Care
Battery Cleaning
Never wash the battery when it is in the truck. The easiest and most sat-
isfactory method of cleaning a battery is to wash it occasionally with a
low-pressure cold water spray. The top can also be cleaned using a solution
of baking soda and water (combine 1/2 lb of baking soda with 1 gallon of
clean water, then stir to dissolve) and rinsed with clean water. It is good
practice to have this solution in a battery room at all times.
Refer to the battery manufacturer or supplier for their recommended battery
maintenance and care procedures.
Use CLARK Battery Saver Oil, to clean and protect the your truck's battery.
New Truck Batteries
Apply a light coat of CLARK Battery Saver Oil to entire surface of battery.
Allow to sit for approximately 30 seconds, then wipe thoroughly with a cloth
or rag. A chemical reaction will dissolve rust and corrosion. After cleaning,
apply a second coat for corrosion protection. This will prevent the battery
terminals and cable connections from corroding.
Battery Service Records
Keep a record of battery service and maintenance to get the best service
life from your battery and truck. Select a pilot cell, take readings of specific
gravity and temperature before and after charging, and record the readings
with the date. It is best to change the location of the pilot cell occasionally
to distribute any electrolyte loss over the battery.
Every 2 or 3 months, take complete battery readings (specific gravity, tem -
perature, and voltage) and make a record of them.
IMPORTANT!
During cleaning, the battery vent caps must be securely
installed.