MG MGB TOURER GHN5 Handbook page 105

BATTERY
Access Release the rear seat cushion securing straps from the fasteners, and pull the
Fig. 7 cushion forward.
Remove the carpet covering the rear compartment floor. Turn the three quick-
release fasteners (1) anti-clockwise one half turn and remove the battery compart-
ment cover panel (2).
Checking The vehicle must be on level ground when the electrolyte is being checked.
topping-up
Fig. 7 D O NOT USE A NAKED LIGHT WHEN CHECKING THE LEVELS and do
not use tap water for topping up.
Remove the battery vent cover; use the grip at the centre of the cover (3), this
will ensure that the filling valves are operated correctly. If no electrolyte is visible
inside the battery, pour distilled water into the filling trough (4) until the six
tubes ( 5 ) , and the connecting trough (6), are filled. Refit the vent cover.
The above operations should not be carried out within half a n hour of the battery
having been charged, other than by the vehicle's own generating system, lest it
floods. In extremely cold conditions run the engine immediately after topping-up
so as to mix the elecpolyte.
IMPORTANT.-The vent cover must be kept closed at all times, except when
topping-up. The electrolyte will flood if the cover is removed for long periods
during or within thirty m i n ~ ~ t e s of the battery being normal (6.5 amp.) charged.
Single-cell discharge testers cannot be used on these batteries. Operation of the
filling device will be destroyed if the battery case is drilled or punctured.
Fig. 7