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CLEANING AND INSPECTION (Continued)

cleaner, and a sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and

warm water cleaning solution (Fig. 24).

Fig. 24 Clean Battery Terminal Post - Typical

1 – TERMINAL BRUSH

2 – BATTERY CABLE

SPECIFICATIONS

BCI Group Size

Battery Classifications and Ratings

Classification

(1) Inspect the battery cable terminal clamps for

damage. Replace any battery cable that has a dam-

aged or deformed terminal clamp.

(2) Inspect the battery tray and battery hold down

hardware for damage. Replace any damaged parts.

(3) Remove the thermoguard from the battery

case. Inspect the battery case for cracks or other

damage that could result in electrolyte leaks. Also,

check the battery terminal posts for looseness. Bat-

teries with damaged cases or loose terminal posts

must be replaced.

(4) Inspect the battery thermoguard for cracks,

deformation or other damage. Replace any battery

thermoguard that has been damaged.

(5) Inspect the battery built-in test indicator sight

glass for an indication of the battery condition. If the

battery is discharged, charge as required. Refer to

Battery in the index of this service manual for the

location of the proper battery diagnosis and testing

procedures for more information on the use of the

battery built-in test indicator. Also refer to Battery

Charging in the index of this service manual for the

location of the proper battery charging procedures.

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