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Battery
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: GASO-
LINE VEHICLES
4.
Check the battery periodically to ensure that it is in a full state of charge.
See Charging the Battery on page
5.
Keep the battery hold-down clamp tight.
See Vibration Damage on page 13-20.
SELF-DISCHARGE
Dirt and battery acid can provide a path for a small current draw that slowly discharges the battery. To prevent
self-discharge, the battery should always be kept clean.
Hot weather also has an effect on a battery’s self-discharge rate. The higher the temperature, the quicker a battery will
discharge. Therefore, the battery should be checked more often in hotter climates. When storing the battery, keep it in
a cool place.
See Battery Storage on page 13-22.
WATER LEVEL
The water level should be checked semi-annually to ensure the proper level is maintained. Never allow the water level
to fall below the tops of the plates because this will cause the exposed part of the plate to become permanently inactive.
Check the water level more frequently in hot weather and when the battery becomes old.
VIBRATION DAMAGE
The battery hold-down clamp should always be tight enough to keep the battery from bouncing. Battery life may be
severely shortened if the clamp is too loose. Excessive vibration shortens the life of the battery. It may also cause acid
to leak from the vent caps and corrosion to build up on surrounding metal parts. The acid that is lost reduces the
capacity of the battery and cannot be replaced.
MINERAL CONTENT
For the longest battery life, distilled water should be used in the battery. However, if tap water is going to be used,
contact your local water department to be sure mineral contents are below the levels listed in the following table.
See
following NOTE.
NOTE:
Contact your local water department for mineral content analysis.
IMPURITY
ALLOWABLE CONTENT (PARTS PER MILLION)
Suspended matter
Trace
Total solids
100.0
Calcium and magnesium oxides
40.0
Iron
5.0
Ammonia
8.0
Organic matter
50.0
Nitrates
10.0
Nitrites
5.0
Chloride
5.0
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