BATTERY, BATTERY TERMINAL ADAPTERS AND HOLD DOWN (F10000RG-2)

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BATTERY, BATTERY TERMINAL ADAPTERS AND HOLD DOWN (F10000RG-2)

DO NOT SMOKE while servicing batteries. Lead acid batteries give off highly explosive hydrogen gas

which can be ignited by flame, electrical arcing or by smoking. Verify battery polarity before connecting

battery cables. Connect negative cable last.

See paragraph 4-9 k(1) for service of new units and replacement batteries.

Access. (See figure 4-4).

(1) Turn unit off.

(2) Open right side access door.

(3) Remove protective cover.

Test.

(1) Check specific gravity in each cell with a hydrometer. It should be 1.280 at 80F (27C). If it is not,

recharge the battery to bring it up to this level.

(2) Check battery cells to make sure they are filled to the desired level - about 9/16 inches (1.4 cm) above

the tops of the separators. Add distilled or drinking water as required.

Remove.

(1) To disconnect cables remove the nut from the terminal adapter and remove the cable.

(2) To remove the battery remove the three nuts and flat washers and pull the battery hold down up and

out. Carefully lift the battery and battery box up and out of the unit. The battery can then be lifted out of the battery box.

Install. (See figure 4-4).

(1) Place the battery in the battery box.

(2) Carefully lift the battery and battery box and position on mounts.

(3) Aline the battery hold down studs with the holes through the battery mount and secure with three nuts

and flat washers.

(4) Connect the battery cables and the terminal adapters if they were removed. Connect negative cable

last.

(5) Poor contact at the battery cable connections is often a source of trouble. Make sure battery cables are

in good condition and that contacting surfaces are clean and tightly connected. Do not reverse battery leads.

(6) Keep the battery case clean and dry. An accumulation of moisture will lead to a more rapid discharge

and battery failure.

(7) Keep the battery terminal adapters clean and tight. After making connections, coat the terminals with a

light application of petroleum jelly or grease to retard corrosion.

(8) Close and secure the battery box cover.

(9) Close access doors.

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