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in them for cleanness and place back cover
1
. After that wipe the battery outer
surfaces with clean rugs soaked in 10% solution of ammonia spirit or sodium
bicarbonate.
Always keep the battery terminals and cable clamps clean as well as make
sure that they are securely tight.
Care should be taken to ensure correct polarity when the battery is recon
nected after removal from the vehicle (positive terminal is bigger than nega
tive).
Prior to installation on the vehicle charge the battery bringing the density
up to 1.25–1.27 g/cm
3
. Depending on climatic zone of the vehicle operation
the electrolyte density should be corrected (see storage battery operating in
structions).
During the prolong parking of the vehicle disconnect the storage battery
from the vehicle frame to ensure fire safety precautions.
9.7. CHECKING OIL LEVEL
IN POWER STEERING RESERVOIR
(power steering is mounted on some of the vehicles)
Power steering system reservoir is installed under the hood on the bracket
on the left side.
The level of oil should be between MAX and MIN marks available on the
reservoir body.
Fig. 9.6.
Storage Battery:
1 – cover; 2 – plug; 3 – filler hole