Toyota 5R 1969 Repair Manual page 172

1.260 is 100% fully
1.210 is 75% fully
1.160 is 50% fully
1.110 is 25% fully
1.060 is fully discharged state
Charging
B e fo r e placing the battery
c h a rg e r, clean the battery terminals ,
check the electrolyte level, and r e ­
plenish with distilled w ater as n ec e s ­
s a r y . Rem ove all the filler caps while
charging, and do not allow the battery
electrolyte temperature to rise 45 C
(113 ° F ) .
S T A R T I N G S Y S T E M - Starter
charged state
charged state
charged state
charged state
on the
H ydrogen , and oxygen
produced during normal battery ope­
ration. This gas* mixture can explode
if flames o r sparks a re brough near
the vent openings of the battery.
T h e sulphuric acid in the battery e le c ­
trolyte can cause a serious burn if
spilled on the skin o r spattered in the
e y e s . It should be flushed away with
la rge quantities of clear w a te r.
F o r quick charging,
disconnect the battery to starter cable.
If not, the alternator
be damaged.
9-13
gases are
make sure to
rectifier will