Battery Check: Notes

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. BATTERY VISUAL INSPECTION (1)

Ensure that the battery electrolyte level A within the range B shown in the figure. Add if the level is lower than the specified range.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Electrolyte Level
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Use a hydrometer and temperature gauge to check the specific gravity of the electrolyte.
Standard value: 1.220 - 1.290 [at 20°C (68°F)]

The specific gravity of electrolyte depends on its temperature. Use the formula below to determine the proper value.

Conversion on centigrade

D ₂₀ =(t - 20) x 0.0007 + Dt

Conversion on Fahrenheit

D ₂₀ =(t - 68) x 0.0007 + Dt

D₂₀ : Specific gravity as if electrolyte temperature is 20°C (68°F)

D_t : Measured specific gravity

t : Measured temperature

Fig 2: Checking Specific Gravity Of Electrolyte
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