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Battery Care
BATTERIES
POS
NEG
POS
NEG
1
2
2
4
1
3
POS
POS
NEG
NEG
(Viewed from driver side of vehicle)
1. RED wire to battery no. 1 (+).
2. BLACK wire to battery no. 4 (-).
2
3
4
5
6
+
-
1
1
2
(Viewed from driver side of vehicle)
1. RED wire to battery no. 1 (+).
2. BLACK wire to battery no. 6 (-).
722
Figure 16-6
Battery Configuration – 4 x 12 Volt
723
Figure 16-7
Battery Configuration – 6 x 8 Volt
BATTERY CARE
See General Warnings on page 1-1.
BATTERY CARE – VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SINGLE-POINT WATERING SYSTEM
To keep batteries in good working condition, follow this maintenance program on a regular basis:
1.
Keep the batteries clean and free of corrosion. Wash tops and terminals of batteries with a solution of baking
soda and water (1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse solution off of the batteries. Do
not allow this solution to enter the battery. Be sure terminals are tight. Let the terminals dry and then coat with
Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N 1014305).
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
Dispose of waste water properly.
2.
The battery hold-downs should be tight enough so that the batteries do not move while the vehicle is in motion,
but not so tight as to crack or buckle the battery case. Tighten hold-down retaining nuts to the proper torque.
See step 5 of Battery Replacement on page 16-15.
The terminal connections should be clean and tight,
and any worn insulation or frayed wires should be replaced. Tighten battery terminals to 110 in-lb (12.4 N·m).
See following WARNING.
WARNING
• If battery wire terminals are damaged or corroded, replace or clean them as necessary. Failure to
do so may cause them to overheat during operation and could result in fire, property damage, or
personal injury.
3.
After use, charge the batteries. The batteries should never be left discharged any longer than absolutely
necessary (do not leave discharged overnight).
4.
Water the batteries monthly or according to the watering interval.
See Establishing the Watering Interval for
New Vehicles on page 16-17. See Watering Batteries with the SPWS on page 16-23.
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2009 Electric Precedent Maintenance and Service Manual