Storage And Returning To Service; Storage - Taylor-Dunn BG-015-00 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

STORAGE AND RETURNING TO SERVICE

Storage

Thoroughly clean the battery and battery compartment. Refer to
regarding cleaning the battery.
Check the electrolyte level and charge the battery. Refer to
regarding checking the electrolyte level.
Store the vehicle or battery in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
If storing for more than one month, the battery should be charged as follows:
If the battery is removed from the vehicle, do not place it directly on
the ground, concrete or solid metal surface. It is recommended to
store them on a wooden pallet or equivalent. Storing on the ground,
concrete or solid metal surface will cause the battery to discharge
and may result in premature failure of the battery.

Storage

Temperature
(F)
Over 60
Between 40 and 60
Below 40
Batteries
Cleaning
in this section for information
Watering
in this section for information
Charging Interval
(months)
1
2
6
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