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BATTERIES, BATTERY BOX, AND BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY SERVICE/TEST/REPAIR/REPLACE.
This task covers:
a. Servicing
b. Testing
c. Removal d. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Test Equipment
Materials/Parts (cont)
Battery hydrometer (Item 2, Appendix B)
Suitable tags
Multimeter (Item 12, Appendix B)
Gaskets
Tools
Distilled water
Cloth
Tool kit, general mechanic's (Item 1, Appendix B)
Manual References
Battery terminal puller (Item 2, Appendix B)
Materials/Parts
Condition Description
Baking soda (Item 7, Appendix C)
Battery brush
Engine shut down and cool
Battery brush
Grease (Item 14, Appendix C)
General Safety Instructions
Wire brush
Area must be well ventilated. Smoking, open flame,
Lockwashers
or spark producing tools are prohibited.
SERVICING:
Do not smoke or use open flame or spark-producing equipment in the vicinity of battery.
CAUSTIC CHEMICALS IN BATTERIES
Serious injury could occur from the careless handling of storage batteries or battery
electrolyte (acid). If acid is splashed on the skin, wash the affected area immediately with
plenty of clean water. If acid is splashed in the eyes, wash immediately with plenty of
clean water and get medical attention.
Avoid making contact across the two battery posts. This can result in severe arcing,
which could cause an explosion resulting in bodily injury.
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