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INSPECTION
1. Inspect the battery fluid level.
Inspect that the battery fluid level is between the UPPER and
LOWER lines. Add distilled water if insufficient. Do not overfill
above the upper fluid limit.
2. Inspect the specific gravity of the battery fluid.
Use a hydrometer to measure the specific gravity of the battery
fluid.
Standard: 1.280 (at 20°C (68°F))
Calculating equation
S20 = St + 0.0007 (t-20)
S20: Specific gravity converted to 20°C (68°F)
St: Measured specific gravity at t°C
t: Fluid temperature at the time of measurement
3. Inspect the battery terminals.
If battery terminals are contaminated to white, clean then and
apply a thin coat of MP grease on terminals.
4. Inspect the battery terminals and the harness connecting
portions for loosening.
Retighten the battery terminals and the harness connecting
portions.
Battery Removal
1. Disconnect battery terminals.
Note:
Disconnect the negative terminal first.
2. Remove the battery stopper.
3. Remove the battery.
Battery Installation
The installation procedure is the reverse of the removal procedure.
UPPER
LOWER