Checklist B Procedures; Inspect The Battery - Genie S-40 Service Manual

Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures

Checklist B Procedures

B-1

Inspect the Battery

Proper battery condition is essential to good engine
performance and operational safety. Improper fluid
levels or damaged cables and connections can
result in engine component damage and hazardous
conditions.
Electrocution hazard. Contact with
hot or live circuits could result in
death or serious injury. Remove all
rings, watches and other jewelry.
Bodily injury hazard. Batteries
contain acid. Avoid spilling or
contacting battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda
and water.
Perform this test after fully
charging the battery.
For a more accurate determination
of battery condition, fully charge
the battery and allow the battery to
rest 24 hours before performing
this procedure to allow the battery
cells to equalize.
1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear.
2 Be sure that the battery cable connections are
free of corrosion.
Adding terminal protectors and a
corrosion preventative sealant will
help eliminate corrosion on the
battery terminals and cables.
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3 Be sure that the battery hold downs and cable
connections are tight.
Models without maintenance-free or sealed
batteries:
4 Remove the battery vent caps and check the
specific gravity of each battery cell with a
hydrometer.
Result: If any battery cell displays a specific
gravity of less than 1.026, the battery must be
replaced.
5 Check the battery acid level of each battery cell.
If needed, replenish with distilled water to the
bottom of the battery fill tube. Do not overfill.
6 Install the battery vent caps.
Genie S-40 and Genie S-45
January 2005
REV A
Part No. 102521