TOHATSU 40 Service Manual page 197

SECTION 7
Cleaning
Follow this procedure to clean the battery:
1. Disconnect cables and remove battery.
2. Prepare a solution of one part baking soda to four parts of
2
water. Clean battery, terminals, cable connectors, battery
mounting, and battery box.
Keep cleaning solution out of battery cells.
3. Flush with clear water. Let dry.
4. Install battery according to manufacturer's specifications.
5. Apply battery spray protector to battery terminals and
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cable connectors to prevent corrosion.
6. Attach cables and tighten to manufacturer's specifications.
Testing
Specific Gravity Test
If the battery is not a sealed maintenance free type, follow this
procedure to check the specific gravity:
1. Make sure electrolyte in each cell is up to level specified by
manufacturer.
If more fluid is added, only fill to lower fill line since
the fluid level will rise during charging process.
Charge battery per the instructions provided in the
Charging Capacity Test in this section,
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NOTE
NOTE
T1470
T1471
3-/ 4-Cylinder