Servicing Battery - Northern Lights OM-C3 Operator's Manual

Servicing Battery

CAUTION: Battery gas can explode. Keep sparks
and flames away from batteries. Use a flashlight
to check battery electrolyte level.
Never check battery charge by placing
a metal object across the posts. Use a
voltmeter or hydrometer.
Always remove grounded NEGATIVE (–) battery
clamp first and replace it last.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
1. On regular batteries, check electrolyte level. Fill each
cell to bottom of filler neck with distilled water.
NOTE: Low-maintenance or maintenance-free batteries
should require little additional service. However,
electrolyte level can be checked by cutting the
center section of decal on dash-line, and removing
cell plugs. If necessary, add clean, soft water
to bring level to bottom of filler neck.
2. Keep batteries clean by wiping them with a damp
cloth. Keep all connections clean and tight. Remove
Lubrication & Maintenance/250 Hour/6 Month
NOTE: Coat battery terminals and connectors
3. Keep battery fully charged, especially during cold
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Exploding Battery
any corrosion, and wash terminals with a solution
of 1 part baking soda and 4 parts water. Tighten all
connections securely.
with a mixture of petroleum jelly and baking
soda to retard corrosion.
weather. If a battery charger is used, turn charger
off before connecting charger to battery(ies). Attach
POSITIVE (+) battery charger lead to POSITIVE (+)
battery post. Then attach NEGATIVE (–) battery
charger lead to a good ground.
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