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Battery Cleaning

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MAINTENANCE 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. 5 BATTERY CLEANING To reduce the possibility of damage to vehicle or floor, neutralise 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). 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 plastic spray bottle. The solution should consist of 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and 1 quart (1 liter) clear water as shown. 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. Allow the solution to sit for at least three minutes; use a soft bristle brush or cloth to wipe the tops of the battery to remove any residue that could contribute to the self discharge of the battery. Rinse the entire area with low pressure clear water. Do not use a pressure washer. 1 quart (1 liter) Clear Water 2 Teaspoons (10 ml) Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) Plastic Spray Bottle Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution 5 - 15

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MAINTENANCE
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
5
Tighten the starter/generator pivot bolt.
BATTERY CLEANING
To reduce the possibility of damage to vehicle or floor, neutralise 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).
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 resi-
due 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
plastic spray bottle
. The solution should consist of
2 teaspoons (10 ml) of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and 1 quart
(1 liter) clear water as shown. In addition to the battery, special atten-
tion should be paid to metal components adjacent to the battery
which should also be sprayed with the sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) solution.
Allow the solution to sit for at least three minutes; use a soft bristle
brush or cloth to wipe the tops of the battery to remove any residue
that could contribute to the self discharge of the battery. Rinse the
entire area with low pressure clear water. Do not use a pressure
washer.
1 quart
(1 liter)
Clear Water
2 Teaspoons
(10 ml)
Sodium
Bicarbonate
(Baking Soda)
Plastic
Spray
Bottle
Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution