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BATTERIES AND ALTERNATOR.
6-38. BATTERY MAINTENANCE (Continued).
LOCATION/lTEM
ACTION
REMARKS
A. REMOVAL (Continued).
4. Five bolts (13), washers
Remove.
(14), and hex nuts (15).
5. Battery bracket (7).
Remove.
6. Four batteries (10).
Remove from battery box (2).
B. CLEANING.
7. Cable connectors and
Use baking soda, water, and
terminals (5), and
battery top.
a wire brush to clean the
parts. Cover connections with
grease after instalIation.
C. INSPECTION.
8. Battery cases.
Make sure that none is leaking
or cracked.
9. Four test indicators (6).
Make sure that a GREEN DOT
If indicator is completely
appears in the indicator
dark the battery needs to
window.
be charged. If indicator
shows yellow, the battery
needs to be replaced.
D. CHARGING.
Always turn off charger before connecting or
disconnecting to a battery to prevent sparks or
arcing which might cause explosion or ignition.
Do Not Charge a Battery if the Green Dot is
Visible.
Do Not Charge a Battery if the Test Indicator
is Light Yellow.
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