Item 6 - Battery - Detroit Diesel 60 Operator's Manual

Item 6 – Battery
Check the hydrometer "eye" of
maintenance-free batteries for charge.
See Figure 13.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from accidental
engine startup while servicing
the engine, disconnect/disable
the starting system.
If lead-acid or low-maintenance
batteries are used, check the specific
gravity of each cell every 150
operating hours. Check more
frequently in warm weather due to
the more rapid loss of water through
evaporation.
Maintain the electrolyte level
according to the battery manufacturer's
recommendations, but do not overfill.
Overfilling can cause poor battery
performance or early failure.
Keep the terminal side of the battery
clean. When necessary, wash with
a solution of baking soda and water.
Rinse with fresh water. Do not allow
the soda solution to enter the cells.
All information subject to change without notice.
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SERIES 60 ON-HIGHWAY ENGINE OPERATOR'S GUIDE
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Figure 13 Maintenance-Free
Battery "Eye"
Inspect the cables, clamps and
hold-down brackets regularly. Clean
and reapply a light coating of
petroleum jelly when needed. Have
corroded or damaged parts replaced.
If the engine is to be out of service
for more than 30 days, remove the
batteries and store in a cool, dry
place. Keep batteries fully charged,
if possible. Replace any battery that
fails to hold a charge.
Periodically check battery connections
for corrosion and tightness. If
necessary, remove connections
and wire brush any corrosion from
terminals and cable ends. Replace
damaged wiring.
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