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2B-3 90-13645--2 495 ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION
Charging a Discharged Battery
The following basic rules apply to any battery charg-
ing situation:
1. Any battery may be charged at any rate (in am-
peres) as long as spilling of electrolyte (from vio-
lent gassing) does not occur and as long as elec-
trolyte temperature does not exceed 125
F
(52 C). If spewing of electrolyte occurs, or if elec-
trolyte temperature exceeds 125 F, charging rate
(in amperes) must be reduced or temporarily
halted to avoid damage to the battery.
2. Battery is fully charged when, over a 2-hour peri-
od at a low charging rate (in amperes), all cells are
gassing freely (not spewing liquid electrolyte),
and no change in specific gravity occurs. Full
charge specific gravity is 1.260-1.275, corrected
for electrolyte temperature with electrolyte level at
3/16
″
(4.8mm) over plate. For most satisfactory
charging, lower charging rates in amperes are
recommended.
3. If, after prolonged charging, specific gravity of at
least 1.230 on all cells cannot be reached, battery
is not in optimum condition and will not provide op-
timum performance; however, it may continue to
provide additional service, if it has performed sat-
isfactorily in the past.
4. To check battery voltage while cranking engine
with electric starter motor, place red (+) lead of
tester on positive (+) battery terminal and black (–)
lead of tester on negative (–) battery terminal. If
the voltage drops below 9-1/2 volts while crank-
ing, the battery is weak and should be recharged
or replaced.
Winter Storage of Batteries
Battery companies are not responsible for battery
damage, either in winter storage or in dealer stock, if
the following instructions are not observed:
1. Remove battery from its installation as soon as
possible and remove all grease, sulfate and dirt
from top surface by running water over top of bat-
tery. Be sure, however, that vent caps are tight be-
forehand, and blow off all excess water thorough-
ly with compressed air. Check water level, making
sure that plates are covered.
2. When adding distilled water to battery, be ex-
tremely careful not to fill more than 3/16
″
(4.8mm)
over plate inside battery. Battery solution or elec-
trolyte expands from heat caused by charging.
Overfilling battery will cause electrolyte to over-
flow (if filled beyond 3/16
″
over plate).
3. Grease terminal bolts well with Quicksilver 2-4-C
w/teflon, and store battery in COOL-DRY place.
Remove battery from storage every 30-45 days,
check water level (add water if necessary), and
put on charge for 5 or 6 hours at 6 amperes. DO
NOT FAST CHARGE.
4. If specific gravity drops below 1.240, check bat-
tery for reason, and then recharge. When gravity
reaches 1.260, discontinue charging. To check
specific gravity, use a hydrometer, which can be
purchased locally.
5. Repeat preceding charging procedure every
30-45 days, as long as battery is in storage. When
ready to place battery back in service, remove ex-
cess grease from terminals (a small amount is de-
sirable on terminals at all times), recharge again
as necessary and reinstall battery.