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BATTERY
CAUTION
A
normal
battery
can
discharge
by
itself
in
30
to
45
days
when
not
in
use,
therefore,
IT IS
NECESSARY TO PERIODICALLY CHECK
THE BATTERY AND CHARGE IT AS IS
NECESSARY#
We
suggest
checking
the
battery
at
least
every
two
weeks
in
freezing weather.
The
temperature
at which
a
battery
will
freeze
depends
on
the
condition
of
its
charge.
As
an
example:
a
fully
charged battery
with
a
specific
gravity
of
1.265
will
not
freeze
until
the
elec¬
trolyte
temperature
drops
to
-71.3'^F,
while
a
discharged bat¬
tery
will
freeze
a -M9°F.
The
following
table
shows
the
freezing points
of
batteries
at
various
specific
gravity
read¬
ings,
temperature
corrected
80°F .
1.265-71.3°F
1.250"62°F
1.200-16 °F
1.150 + 5 °F
1.100+19^F
Do
not
add water
to
a battery
in
freezing
temperatures
unless
the
vehicle
will
be
put
to
use
at
once,
otherwise,
the
added water
may
freeze.
Neglect
is
expensive*
Care
costs
little.
Check your
batteries
regularly.
MAINTAIN A CLEAN BATTERY TOP AND
CHECK TERMINALS AND CABLES FOR
TIGHTNESS AND CLEANLINESS.
A
dirty battery will
dissipate
its
charge
through
surface
contami¬
nation.
Clean
battery
top with
a damp
cloth
and
dry
thoroughly.
The
terminals
should be
tight
and
free
of
corrosion.
To
clean
term¬
inals,
neutralize
with
a
solution
of
baking
soda,
rinse
in
clear
water,
and
dry.
ISIOTE t
Care
must
he
used
to make
sure soda
is not
allowed
to enter
hattery
cells ^
To
insure
maximum
battery
capacity
on
both
charge
and
discharge,
the
battery
terminals
and
the
inside
portion
of
the
cable
connector
should
be
scraped
or
brushed
until
both
of
these
surfaces
are
shiny
bright.
The
cable
connectors
should
then
be
reconnected
to
the
battery
and
tightened.
The
com¬
plete
assembly,
battery
post
and
cable
connector
should
be
coated
with
a
heavy
bodied
mineral
grease,
petroleum grease
or
a petroleum
jell.
CAUTION
RECONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES TO
THE CORRECT BATTERY POSTS.
The
black cable
should be connected
to the negative
(-)
post and the
red cable
to the
(+)
post.
The
polarity of your tow vehicle must
also be negative
(-)
ground since
it must always match the trailer.
Most tow vehicles
are negative
grounded,
but always check your
vehicle owner ^ s manual to be
sure .
ADD WATER TO CELLS AS NECESSARY#
Check
the
electrolyte
level
at
least
once
a month.
When
you
are
traveling
steadily
and
for
an
extended
period
of
time,
or
you
are
in
climates
above
90°FpCheck
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