Battery; Inspection; Recharging - Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual

BATTERY 5
Indicator
Upper line
Lower line
Specific gravity of
electro-
lyte at 2OT @3-F)
Charged rate (%)
50DZOL
NS40ZAL
55D23L
I --
I I
1.260 1.260 100
1.220
1.220
75
83"05X-007
point
BATTERY
INSPECTION
Indicator sign
1. Check the indicator sign on the top of the battery.
If the indicator sign is blue, the battery is normal.
2. If the blue indicator sign is not visible, then the elec-
trolyte level of the battery is low and/or the capa-
city is insufficient.
3. Check whether or not the electrolyte level lies be-
tween. the upper and lower lines, If low, add dis-
Ned water. Do not overfill. If the electrolyte level
is acceptabi'e and yetthe btve indicator sign is not
visible, the battery must be recharged.
Terminal and cable
1. Check the tightness of the terminals to ensure good
electrical connections. Clean the terminals and coat
them with grease.
2. Inspect for corroded or frayed battery cables.
3. Check the rubber protector on the positive termi-
nal for proper coverage.
RECHARGING
Quick charghq---_._. ~_~
Remove the battery from the vehicle and remove all
the vent caps to perform a quickcharge (6A or above,
but max. ZOA).
Slow charging
It is not necessary to remove the vent caps to per-
form a slow charge (under 5A).
Warning
a) Before performing maintenance or recharg-
ing of battery, turn off all accessories and
stop the engine.
b)The negative cable should be removed first
and installed last.
Note
a) If the indicator sign does not turn blue even
after being charged, then measure the
specific gravity with a hydrometer. If the
specific gravity Is under 1.220, charge once
more.
b) If the indicator sign does not turn blue when
the specific gravity is normal, the indicator
could be defective.
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