ELECTRICAL
MOTOR TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
Fig. 6 Typical Multiple Battery Installation
MAINTENANCE IN THE VEHICLE
much in obtaining top performance from the battery. For
this reason your battery should be serviced every two
Battery Service and Care
weeks, noting especially for the following (Fig. 7):
Batteries perform at their best when serviced
1. Appearance: Make sure battery has no physical
regularly. During vehicle operation (charging) water is
damage such as breaks or cracks in cover or leaks
lost from the electrolyte by evaporation and moisture
from the case.
leaves the battery with the gas which is produced. The
battery is also subjected to vibration, road shock,
2. Electrolyte Level: Keep battery water at indicator
moisture and dust, depending on where and how the
level to prevent internal damage to plates.
vehicle is used. Several periodic service items which
require only minor attention mean
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