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131 MAINTENANCE Battery Battery Fluid (Conventional Battery) Check the battery fluid level often. Maintain the fluid level between the upper and lower level marks. contains minerals that are harmful to a battery. Battery Charging (Conventional Battery) 1. Remove the battery from the vehicle to prevent damage from leaking or spilled electrolyte during charging. See page 129. 2. Charge the battery with a charging output no larger than 1/10 of the battery’s amp/hr rating. Charge as needed to raise the specific gravity to 1.270 or greater. 3. Reinstall the battery. See page 129. Make sure the positive terminal is toward the front of the vehicle. Battery Charging (Sealed Battery) The following battery charging instructions apply only to the installation of a sealed battery. Read all instructions before proceeding with the installation of this battery. and fully charged at the factory. Never pry the sealing strip off or add any other fluid to this battery. keep it fully charged. Since the battery is sealed and the sealing strip cannot be removed, you must use a voltmeter or multimeter to measure DC voltage. Lower Mark Upper Mark |