Linhai LH50DU Owner's/Operator's Manual page 85

OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
LH50DU 1.0
12. MAINTENANCE
BATTERIES:
Battery Cleaning
Always keep battery terminals and connections free of corrosion. To
clean, remove corrosion with a stiff wire brush. Wash with a solution of
one tablespoon baking soda and one cup water. Rinse well tap water
and dry off with clean shop towels. Coat battery terminals with dielectric
grease or petroleum jelly.
NOTICE: Do not allow cleaning solution or tap water to enter the
batteries.
Battery replacement
With proper care and maintenance as outlined in this owner's manual,
battery life could be extended up to four years or longer,depending on
the amount of use. When battery replacement is necessary, please see
your authorized vehicle dealer.
WARNING! Hanging batteries and electrical components improperly
can result in serious injury or death. Do not attempt to remove batteries
or battery cables. Always see your dealer for battery-related service.
Battery disposal
Lead-acid batteries are recyclable. Return whole scarp batteries to a
distributor, manufacturer or lead smelter for recycling. For neutralized
spills,place residue in acid-resistant containers with absorbent material,
sand or earth and dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal
regulations for acid and lead compounds. Contact local and/or state
environmental officials regarding disposal information. You can also
contact vehicle Customer Service for information. See page 1.
Battery Fluid (Conventional Batteries)
A poorly maintained battery will deteriorate rapidly. Check the battery
fluid level often. Add onlu distilled water. Tap water contains minerals
that are harmful to a battery.
Unless the plates are exposed before charging, distilled water should
be added to a battery after charging. If the plates are exposed, add
water to about 1/8inch (3 mm) above the plates,then charge. Check the
fluid level again after charging. Maintain the fluid level 1/4 inch (6 mm)
below the bottom of the fill well in the cell cover. Do not overfill.
If your vehicle is equipped with a battery watering system, please refer
to watering system instruction manual for proper use.
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