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5. Clean any corrosion from the battery terminal posts with a wire brush or a post and terminal cleaner (1) INSPECTION The following information details the recommended inspection procedures for the battery and related components. In 1. Inspect the battery cable terminal clamps for damage. Replace any battery cable that has a damaged or deformed terminal clamp. 2. Inspect the battery tray and battery hold down hardware for damage. Replace any damaged parts. 3. Slide the thermal guard off of the battery case, if equipped. Inspect the battery case for cracks or other damage that could result in electrolyte leaks. Also, check the battery terminal posts for looseness. Batteries with damaged 4. Inspect the battery thermal guard for tears, cracks, deformation or other damage. Replace any battery thermal guard that has been damaged. 5. Inspect the battery built-in test indicator sight glass (if equipped) for an indication of the battery condition. If the battery is discharged, charge as required, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - STAN- SPECIFICATIONS BATTERY The battery Group Size number, the Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) rating, and the Reserve Capacity (RC) rating • Group Size - The outside dimensions and terminal placement of the battery conform to standards established • Cold Cranking Amperage - The Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) rating specifies how much current (in • Reserve Capacity - The Reserve Capacity (RC) rating specifies the time (in minutes) it takes for battery ter- 8F - 6 BATTERY SYSTEM ND |