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BATTERY CHASSIS ELECTRICAL 54A-6 7. Clean the inside surfaces of the terminal clamps with a suitable battery terminal cleaning tool. Replace damaged or 8. Install the battery in the vehicle. 9. Connect the positive and negative cables to the battery in the order of mention. 10.Tighten the clamp nut securely. BATTERY CHARGING M1541001100521 WARNING When batteries are being charged, an explosive gas forms beneath the cover of each cell. Do Battery electrolyte temperature may temporarily be °C. Increase of electrolyte tem- perature above 55 °C is harmful to the battery, caus- ing deformation of battery cell, decrease in life of CHARGE RATE If the test indicator is white, the battery should be charged as outlined below. When the dot appears or when . Charge Rate Chart BATTERY TEST M1541001200528 BATTERY TESTING PROCEDURE STEP 1. Check the battery cables. Q: Are the battery cables dirty or have corroded connections? Clean the battery cables. Then go to Step 2. NO : Go to Step 2. STEP 2. Check the battery post. Q: Are the battery posts faulty? YES : Replace the battery. Then go to Step 4. NO : Go to Step 3. STEP 3. Check the battery case and cover. Q: Is the battery case or cover faulty? YES : Replace the battery. Then go to Step 4. NO : Go to Step 4. STEP 4. Check the open circuit voltage. battery positive voltage to stabilize. (3) Disconnect the battery cables. Q: Is open circuit voltage 12.4 volts or more? YES : Go to Step 5. NO : Charge the battery at 5 amps for 10.4 hours. BATTERY Slow charging 5 amps 15 hours Fast charging 20 amps 3.75 hours |