Sea-doo SP Shop Manual page 177

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1. Specific gravity 1.260
In order to obtain correct readings, adjust the ini-
tial reading by adding .004 points to the hydrom-
eter readings for each 5.5°C (10°F) above 21°C
(70°F) and by subtracting .004 point for every
5.5°C (10°F) below 21°C (70°F).
This chart will be useful to find the correct read-
ing.
ELECTROLYTE
TEMPERATURE
°F
°C
38 100
32 90
27 80
21 70
16 60
10 50
4 40
–1 30
EXAMPLE NO. 1
Temperature above 21°C (70°F):
Hydrometer reading: 1.250
Electrolyte temperature: –1°C (30°F)
Subtract .016 Sp. Gr.
Corrected Sp. Gr. is 1.234
Battery Storage
Disconnect and remove battery from watercraft
as explained in Removal.
Check electrolyte level in each cell, add distilled
water up to upper level line.
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CAUTION
Do not overfill.
1
OPERATION TO
PERFORM
.012 Add
.008 to the
.004 reading
correct reading
.004
Subtract
.008
from the
.012
reading
.016
EXAMPLE NO. 2
Temperature above 21°C (70°F):
Hydrometer reading: 1.235
Electrolyte temperature: 38°C (100°F)
Add .012 Sp. Gr.
Corrected Sp. Gr. is 1.247
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Section 07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sub-Section 03 (CHARGING SYSTEM)
The battery must always be stored in fully
charged condition. If required, charge until specif-
ic gravity of 1.260 is obtained.
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CAUTION
Battery electrolyte temperature must not ex-
ceed 50°C (122°F). The casing should not
feel hot.
Clean battery terminals and cable connections us-
ing a wire brush. Apply a light coat of dielectric
grease on terminals.
Clean battery casing and caps using a solution of
baking soda and water.
-
CAUTION
Do not allow cleaning solution to enter bat-
tery.
Rinse battery with clear water and dry well using
a clean cloth.
Store battery on a wooden shelf in a cool dry
place. Such conditions reduce self-discharging
and keep fluid evaporation to a minimum. Keep
battery away from dew, high moisture and direct
sunlight.
During the storage period, recheck electrolyte lev-
el and specific gravity readings at least every
month. If necessary, keep the battery at its upper
level line and near full charge as possible (trickle
charge).
Activation of a New Battery
WARNING
Never charge or boost battery while in-
stalled in watercraft.
A new battery is factory fresh dry charged. For
storage purposes, it is fitted with a temporary
sealing tube.
-
CAUTION
Do not remove the sealing tube or loosen
battery caps unless activation is desired.
NOTE: In case of accidental premature removal
of caps or sealing tube, battery should be given a
full charge.
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