(4) Reconnect the battery cables.
proved cleaning advent, removing all
grease and dirt accumulations. Re-
69. Storage Battery Testing
move any corrosion from the ter-
a. Cleaning and Inspection.
minals.
(1) Remove any corrosion from the bat-
(3) Replace all worn, cracked, broken, or
tery posts and cable clamps with a
otherwise defective parts.
solution of ordinary baking soda and
d. Installation.
water. Clean corroded parts with a
(1) Position panel (33) in enclosure and
stiff brush; flush with clear water.
secure with nuts (30), washers (31),
Caution: Make sure that none of
and screws (32).
the solution enters the batteries. Bak-
(2) Refer to figure 21 and reassemble
ing soda will react with the acid to
items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
neutralize it.
and 28.
(2) Coat the posts and clamps lightly with
(3) Connect the air and oil lines and the
grease to prevent corrosion.
electrical leads.
Figure 21.
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