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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
12-volt battery
Check the 12-volt battery as follows.
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12-volt battery exterior
Make sure that the 12-volt battery terminals are not corroded and
that there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
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Checking battery fluid
Check that the level is between the upper and lower lines.
1
Upper line
2
Lower line
If the fluid level is at or below
the lower line, add distilled
water.
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Adding distilled water
Remove the vent plug.
1
Add distilled water.
2
If the upper line cannot be seen,
check the fluid level by looking
directly at the cell.
Put the vent plug back on and close it securely.
3
LOW
O.K.