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Repair and Service Manual
BATTERIES AND CHARGING
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION ’H’
SECTION TITLE
PAGE NO.
SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................................... H - 1
BATTERY .................................................................................................................................................................. H - 1
BATTERY MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................... H - 1
At Each Charging Cycle ................................................................................................................................ H - 2
Monthly ......................................................................................................................................................... H - 2
Electrolyte Level and Water .......................................................................................................................... H - 2
Cleaning Batteries ........................................................................................................................................ H - 3
Battery Replacement .................................................................................................................................... H - 3
Prolonged Storage ........................................................................................................................................ H - 4
Battery Charging ........................................................................................................................................... H - 5
AC Voltage .................................................................................................................................................... H - 5
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................................. H - 5
Hydrometer ................................................................................................................................................... H - 6
Using A Hydrometer ..................................................................................................................................... H - 6
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Fig. 1 Correct Electrolyte Level ................................................................................................................................. H - 2
Fig. 2 Watre Purity Table ........................................................................................................................................... H - 2
Fig. 3 Automatic Watering Gun ................................................................................................................................. H - 3
Fig. 4 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution ............................................................................................................... H - 3
Fig. 5 Battery Connections ........................................................................................................................................ H - 4
Fig. 6 Freezing Point of Electrolyte............................................................................................................................ H - 5
Fig. 7 Hydrometer ...................................................................................................................................................... H - 6
Fig. 8 Hydrometer Temperature Correction ............................................................................................................... H - 7
