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BATTERY TEST RESULTS GOOD BATTERY Return to service GOOD - RECHARGE Fully charge battery and return to service CHARGE & RETEST Fully charge battery and retest battery REPLACE BATTERY Replace the battery and retest complete system BAD-CELL REPLACE Replace the battery and retest complete system NOTE: The SERVICE CODE is required on every STANDARD PROCEDURE - CHECKING BATTERY (1) Remove the battery cell caps (Fig. 7). (2) Look through the battery cap holes to deter- mine the level of the electrolyte in the battery (Fig. (3) Add only distilled water until the electrolyte level is approx. one centimeter above the plates. REMOVAL UNDER HOOD BATTERY REMOVAL (1) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned off. (2) Loosen the battery negative cable terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut. (3) Disconnect the battery negative cable terminal clamp from the battery negative terminal post. If (4) Loosen the battery positive cable terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut. (5) Disconnect the battery positive cable terminal clamp from the battery positive terminal post. If nec- (6) Remove the battery hold downs from the bat- tery (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/ WARNING: WEAR A SUITABLE PAIR OF RUBBER A BATTERY BY HAND. SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD ALSO BE WORN. IF THE BAT- (7) Remove the battery from the battery tray. Fig. 7 Battery Cell Caps 1 - BATTERY CELL CAP Fig. 8 Hook Inside Battery Cap Holes 1 - BATTERY SURFACE COVER 8F - 12 BATTERY SYSTEM VA |