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GENERAL
The
battery
is
a

12

volt
lead
the working
voltage
per
cell
electrolyte is diluted sullUi ii: ucnd with a "pee, Quint
1.28 at 68°F
(20°C) when the battery is IUIIy Char
All cais up to and
incl.

model

44
Ah
batteries.
As
from
,quipped with 60 Ah batteries and R.H.D. cars with
44 Ah.
The
positive
pole of
the starter
and
other
consumer
pole is earthed through the chassis.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
To remove
the
battery
from the car,
negative cable, in order to prevent shorting, and than the
positive cable. Natal
Engine with an alternator must be
stepped before detachment of cable.
Having done this, back off the two wing nuts on the hold—
or
and
lift
the
battery
out.
Before reinstalling,
make sure that the outside of the
fury
is clean and
that
posts and
thus ensuring good
contact.
again, coat the posts and terminals with acidfree vaseline.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
The condition of
the battery determines the ease of start-
ing, and regular testing and attention is therefore essen-
tial.
Negligence
in
this respect
culties, particularly in the winter, when starting loads are
higher and battery capacity lower because of the low
temperature. An insufficiently charged battery is liable to
freeze.
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Evaporation and decomposition of electrolyte water My
muse
the
level
to
decrease
led water only, until the electrolyte level
(10 mm) above the plates.
Sulfuric acid may be added only to WNW?" f" leak"
in: or to refill the
battery
9T": 9'3th must be checked whenever sulfuric acid has
been refilled.
accumulator
with
six
cell
being
ioughly
2
volt:
Tl' I.
1970 are Qqulppod W?:h.
model
1971
L.H.D.
cars are
the
battery
is
connected
units,
while
the
nogative
first disconnect the
terminals are also
clean,
When
the battery
is
in
place
may cause starting diffi-
gradually.
Top
up,
using
distil-
is appI'OX- 0-4 i"-
if
it has been emptied-
The 5"?
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF ELECTROLYTE
T?' IDIClIlc utevily of the electrolyte can bu checked
w
I"
5
'Yl'lnno-lvilu
die-m tho chaining cuiidltlun oi
o
Vac
'—
Chlrglng
Fully charged
Half charged
Dlscharged
to
bat-
THE
CHECKING
liyilioniutiii.
Hm
result
the buttery.
condition
Spec.
gravity
.ppro;i'i.2e
approx,
approx. 1.12
BATTERY
WITH
A
SYRINGE
oi
them"
in'
of
electrolyte
1.21
311-1

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