Battery - Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual

Battery
Test
(electrolyte) contains sulfuric acid. It may cause severe burns if it gets on your skin or in your eyes. Wear
protective clothing and a face shield.
- "electrolyte gets on your skin or clothes, rinse it off with water imme<iiatety.
- tf electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush it out by splashing water in your eyes for at least 15 minutes; call
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physklan
immediately.
• A battery gives off hydrogen gas. If ignited, the hydrogen will explode and could crack the battery case and splatter
acid on you. Keep sparks, flames, and cigarettes away from the battery.
• Overcharging
will
raise the temperature of the electrolyte. This may force electrolyte to spray out of the battery vents.
Follow the charger manufac1urer's instructions, and charge the battery at a proper rate.
Use either a JCI or Bear ARBST tester, and follow the manufacturer's procedures. If you don't have one of these comput-
erized testers, follow this conventional test procedure:
To get accurate results, the temperature of the electrolyte must be between 70"F (21 "C) and 100"F (38"C).
Check For Damage
If the case is cracked or the terminals are loose,
replace the battery.
Check Indicator EYE Color
If the indicator shows low electrolyte , add distilled
water if possible.
EYE Indicates OK
I
EYE Indicates LOW
CHARGE
G il
Test Load Capacity 1#1)
• Apply 300 amp load f or 15 seconds to remove surface
charge.
• Allow 15 seconds recovery period.
• Apply test load Isee Test Load Chart).
• Record voltage at the end of 15 seconds.
Voltage stays above 9.6
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Voltage drops bel ow 9.6
volts; battery is OK. volts.
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