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Maintaining and Cleaning
Follow the appropriate procedures for maintaining and cleaning the:
• battery enclosure
• battery terminal and cable lugs
• battery cables
Battery Enclosure and Batteries
The battery enclosure should be cleaned as required; for example, if you see liquid
on the battery. Also wipe off the top of batteries.
Mix four ounces of baking soda with a gallon of fresh water. Fill a spray bottle
with the solution. Spray the solution on all exposed surfaces of the battery
compartment, and wash down the exposed surfaces of the batteries and their
enclosure. Scrub stubborn areas with the scrub brush. Baking soda will neutralize
any acid that may have collected on these surfaces. Finish by rinsing with water.
Terminals & Lugs
Checking battery
connections
Periodically check the battery connections for corrosion and tightness of battery
terminals and cable lugs. Check every time you perform battery maintenance.
Loose battery terminals and cable lugs exposed to open air corrode rapidly. The
corrosion appears as a white powder or granular foam on the terminals and on any
nearby exposed metal parts. This is actually a crystallized form of sulfuric acid. If
the corrosive contacts your skin, it will cause burns unless you rinse it off
immediately. Most textiles that are exposed to this corrosive eventually dissolve.
The most common cause of battery system failure is loose or corroded battery
terminals and cable lugs. If any white powdery residue forms between the battery
cable lug and the battery terminal, remove the cable for cleaning. When it is
necessary to detach a battery cable from the battery, disconnect all loads and
charging sources. Using the appropriate tool, remove the negative (–) battery cable
first and re-install it last.
To remove any stubborn residue, sprinkle baking soda directly on the area, and
scrub with a wet toothbrush (or other soft-bristle brush). Ensure that all caps are on
tight so the solution doesn’t enter the battery. Add water as required and then rinse
the top of the battery with clean water.
WARNING
Review the “Important Safety Instructions” on page v before you begin.