Standard Procedure - Checking Battery Electrolyte Level

The following procedure can be used to check the battery electrolyte level.

1. Remove the battery (2) cell cap (1).
Fig 1: Removing Battery Cell Cap
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2. Look through the battery cap holes (1) to determine the level of the electrolyte in the battery. The electrolyte should be approximately 1 centimeter above the battery plates or until the lip (2) inside the battery cap holes is covered.
   Fig 2: Identifying Battery Cap Holes

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3. Add only distilled water until the electrolyte level is approximately one centimeter above the plates.