Volkswagen TRANSPORTER 1963 Instruction Manual page 57

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Warning Light
Bulb Repl
acem ent
The warning lights for oil pressure, generator chargin g, flashing indicators,
headlight main beam as well as the speedometer and fuel gauge lights are
accessible from under the instrument panel. The bulb socke
t
s can be easily
removed.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Ready start ing of the engine depends upon perfect condition of the battery
which should be inspected regu larly and carefully maintained.
T
he cove
r
can be removed after loosening the snap fastener.
The battery should be checked with a cell tester.
T
his is a voltmeter in paralle
l
with a heavy resistance. The voltage of each cell should not fa
l
l below 1.6volts
while taking the read ing (10-15 seconds). Otherwise the cell is discharged
or defective. Under no-load conditions each charged cell should read 2 volts.
Add distilled water to each cell to bring the level above the plates.
T
he acid
level has to be adjusted in accordance w ith the acid level mark. Losses by
evaporation may only be replenished by adding distilled water. Never add
acid, unless it is known that ac id has been spilled from the battery. Check
specific gravity afterwards and compensate if necessary.
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