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Battery Cleaning

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Tighten the starter/generator pivot bolt. BATTERY CLEANING To reduce the possibility of damage to vehicle or floor, neutralize acid before rinsing battery. To reduce the possibility of damage to electrical components while cleaning, do not use a pressure washer. Cleaning should take place per the Periodic Service Schedule (Ref. Periodic Service Schedule on Page 56) When cleaning the outside of the battery and terminals, first spray with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water to neutralize any acid deposits before rinsing with clear water. Use of a water hose without first neutralizing any acid, will move acid from the top of the battery to another area of the vehicle or storage facility where it will attack the metal structure or the concrete/asphalt floor. Additionally, a residue will be left on the battery which is conductive and will contribute to the discharge of the battery. To reduce the possibility of battery explosion that could result in severe injury or death, do not use metallic spray wand to clean battery and keep all smoking materials, open flame or sparks away from the battery. The correct cleaning technique is to spray the top and sides of the battery with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water. This solution is best applied with a garden type sprayer equipped with a non metallic spray wand or a plastic spray bottle. The solution should consist of the amounts of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and clear water shown below. In addition to the battery, special attention should be paid to metal components adjacent to the battery which should also be sprayed with the sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) solution. Non-Metalic Wandr 1/4 Cup (60 ML) Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) 1 1/2 GAL (6 Liters) Water Owner's Guide 2 GAL (8 Liters) Gargen Sprayer (1 1/2 GAL (6 Liters) Baking Powder Solution Page 49

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Owner’s Guide
Page 49
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
Tighten the starter/generator pivot bolt.
BATTERY CLEANING
To reduce the possibility of damage to vehicle or floor, neutralize acid before rinsing battery.
To reduce the possibility of damage to electrical components while cleaning, do not use a pressure washer.
Cleaning should take place per the Periodic Service Schedule (Ref. Periodic Service Schedule on Page 56)
When cleaning the outside of the battery and terminals, first spray with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and
water to neutralize any acid deposits before rinsing with clear water.
Use of a water hose without first neutralizing any acid, will move acid from the top of the battery to another area of the vehi-
cle or storage facility where it will attack the metal structure or the concrete/asphalt floor. Additionally, a residue will be left
on the battery which is conductive and will contribute to the discharge of the battery.
To reduce the possibility of battery explosion that could result in severe injury or death, do
not use metallic spray wand to clean battery and keep all smoking materials, open flame or
sparks away from the battery.
The correct cleaning technique is to spray the top and sides of the battery with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) and water. This solution is best applied with a garden type sprayer equipped with a
non metallic spray wand or a
plastic spray bottle
. The solution should consist of the amounts of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and clear water
shown below. In addition to the battery, special attention should be paid to metal components adjacent to the battery which
should also be sprayed with the sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) solution.
1 1/2 GAL (6 Liters) Water
Non-Metalic Wandr
1/4 Cup (60 ML)
Sodium Bicarbonate
(Baking Soda)
2 GAL (8 Liters)
Gargen Sprayer
(1 1/2 GAL (6 Liters)
Baking Powder Solution