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BATTERIES: BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK
WARNING
Set MASTER switch OFF. When working on
batteries,
wear eye protection, remove all
jewelry, dog tags and metal items.
CAUTION
When removing batteries always disconnect
ground cables first.
A
Swing plastic cover (1) back on duo-check coolant and bat-
tery tester. Clean measuring surface (2) and bottom cover
(3) with clean soft cloth (item 16, Appx D).
B
Remove battery caps (4) from all cells.
NOTE
Repeat steps B through D for each cell.
C
Use black dipstick (5) to obtain small sample of battery acid.
D
Place few drops of acid onto measuring surface (2) through
opening in cover plate.
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