REV DSection 3 • Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresPart No. 82259 GS-3384 3 - 19September 2005B-1Inspect the BatteryProper battery condition is essential to goodengine performance and operational safety.Improper fluid levels or damaged cables andconnections can result in engine componentdamage and hazardous conditions.Electrocution hazard. Contact withhot or live circuits could result indeath or serious injury. Remove allrings, watches and other jewelry.Bodily injury hazard. Batteriescontain acid. Avoid spilling orcontacting battery acid. Neutralizebattery acid spills with baking sodaand water.Perform this test after fullycharging the battery.For a more accurate determinationof battery condition, fully chargethe battery and allow the battery torest 24 hours before performingthis procedure to allow the batterycells to equalize.1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear.2 Be sure that the battery cable connections arefree of corrosion.Adding terminal protectors and acorrosion preventative sealant willhelp eliminate corrosion on thebattery terminals and cables.3 Be sure that the battery hold downs and cableconnections are tight.Models without maintenance-free or sealedbatteries:4 Remove the battery vent caps and check thespecific gravity of each battery cell with ahydrometer.Result: If any battery cell displays a specificgravity of less than 1.026, the battery must bereplaced.5 Check the battery acid level of each battery cell.If needed, replenish with distilled water to thebottom of the battery fill tube. Do not overfill.6 Install the battery vent caps.Checklist B Procedures
