Battery Service; Cleaning - Piper Aircraft Corporation Cherokee Lance PA-32R-300 Handbook

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 8
PA-32R-300, CHEROKEE LANCE HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
8.25 BATTERY
SERVICE
Access to
the 12-volt battery is through an access panel in the left side of the fuselage and by
removing
the floor of the forward baggage compartment. The battery box has a plastic tube
which is normally closed
off with
a cap
and
which should be
opened occasionally to drain off
any accumulation
of
liquid. The
battery
should be checked
for proper fluid level. DO NOT fill the battery above the
baffle
plates. DO NOT
fill the battery with acid
-
use water only. A hydrometer check will determine the percent of charge in the
battery.
If the battery is
not up
to
charge, recharge starting
at a
4 amp rate and
finishing with a 2
amp rate.
Quick
charges are not recommended.
8.27 CLEANING
(a)
Cleaning Engine Compartment
Before cleaning
the
engine compartment,
place a strip of
tape
on
the
magneto vents to
prevent
any solvent
from entering these
units.
(1)
Place a large pan under the
engine to catch waste.
(2)
With the engine cowling removed, spray or brush
the
engine with solvent or a mixture
of solvent and degreaser. In
order to remove especially
heavy dirt and grease deposits,
it may be necessary
to
brush areas that were sprayed.
CAUTION
Do not spray solvent into the alternator,
vacuum
pump, starter, or
air intakes.
(3)
Allow
the solvent to remain on
the engine from five
to
ten minutes. Then rinse the
engine clean with additional solvent and allow it to
dry.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine until
excess
solvent has evaporated
or
otherwise been removed.
(4)
Remove
the protective tape from the
magnetos.
(5)
Lubricate the controls, bearing
surfaces,
etc.,
in accordance with the Lubrication
Chart.
ISSUED: AUGUST 20, 1976
REPORT: VB-840
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