3-20 Scheduled Maintenance TP-5592 7/96
Charging
Theengine alternator willprovide a charge of 12 volts at
up to 50 amps. To adjust belt tension, see BeltTension.
NOTE
Operation of on-board electrical equipment, such as
auxiliarylightsandradios,offofbatterypowerdrainsthe
batteries. Batteries must maintain a charge sufficient to
start the generator. To maintain battery charge while
docked, charge battery using shore power. To maintain
battery power while underway, operate generator set.
Checking Electrolyte Level
Check the electrolyte level before each start--up.
Remove filler caps and check to see that electrolyte
level is up to bottoms of filler holes. See Figure 3-14.
Refill as necessary with distilled water or clean tap
water. Do not add fresh electrolyte! Tighten filler caps.
After adding water during freezing temperatures, run
generator set for 20-30 minutes to allow electrolyte and
added water to mix. This will prevent battery damage
caused by freezing.
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TP--5592--3
1. Filter caps
2. Electrolyte level
Figure 3-14. Electrolyte Level Inspection
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