Mitsubishi Eclipse Workshop Manual page 636

54-2
BATTERY
-
Specifications,/Seruice Adjustment
Procedures
BATTERY
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
NOTES
1.
CRANKING RATING is
the current a battery can deliver
for 30
seconds and maintain a
terminal voltage
of 7.2
volts
or
greater
at a
specified temperature.
2.
RESERVE
CAPACITY RATING is
the amount of time a battery can deliver 25A and maintain a minimum
terminal
voliage
of 10.5 at 27aC
{B0oF}.
SERVICE
ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURES
BATTERY
INSPECTION
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BATTERY
\'ISUAL
INSPECNON (1I
The battery contains a visual test indicator which gives
green
signal
when an
adequate charge level exists, and
white
signal
when charging is
required.
BATTERY VISUAL INSPECTION (2I
Make sure ignition switch is in Off
position and all battery feed
accessories are Off.
1.
Disconnect earth cable
from
battery before disconnecting
(+)
cable.
2.
Remove battery
from
vehicle.
Catrtbn
Caro
shouH be taken in üle ovent battery case is cracked
or
leaking
to
protect
hands
from
the decfoüfte.
A
suitaHe pair
of
rubber
gbves (not
the
household
typel
sholdd be
wom when
rernoving battery by
hand.
Inspect battery canier
for
damage caused
by
loss
of
acid
from battery. lf acid damage is present, it will be
necessary
to
clean area
with
a
solution of clean warm water and baking
soda. Scrub area
with a stiff bristle brush and wipe off with
a cloth
moistened
with
ammonia or baking soda in water.
Clean
top of battery with same solutions
as
described in Step
(3).
Inspect battery case and cover
for
cracks.
lf
cracks
are
present, battery must be
replaced.
Clean
the battery post
with a suitable battery post cleaning
tool.
Clean
the
inside surfaces
of the
terminal clamps
with
a
suitable battery terminal cleaning
tool.
Replace
damaged or
frayed cables and broken terminals clamps.
8.
Install
the battery in
vehicle.
9. Connect (+
)
and
(-
)
cables to
mention.
l0.Tighten the
clamp nut
securely.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
battery
in the
order of
Items Specifications
Type
Ampere hours
(SHR)
Ah
Cranking rating
lat -18oC
(OoF)]
A
Reserve
capacity
min.
B.C.l. Group size 86
50
525
90
Green
/
@
Good
condition
Charging
necessary
@
tulitsubishi Moto?s
Corporation Apr.
1991