DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE - ELECTRICAL COMPONENT
Checking the Battery Condition and Fluid Level		 Do-It-Yourself Maintenance - Electrical ComponentDo-It-Yourself Maintenance - Electrical ComponentDo-It-Yourself Maintenance - Electrical Component - Battery Recharging PrecautionsSupra Handbook
 

CAUTION:

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS:
The battery produces an inflammable and explosive hydrogen gas.

  • Do not cause a spark from the battery with tools.
  • Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
  • Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothes.
  • Never ingest electrolyte.
  • Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
  • Keep children away from the battery.

EMERGENCY MEASURES:

  • If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while on route to the medical office.
  • If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contacted area. If you feel pain or burning, get medical attention immediately.
  • If electrolyte gets on your clothes, there is a possibility of the it soaking through to your skin, so immediately take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above, if necessary.
  • If you happen to swallow electrolyte, drink a large quantity of milk or water. Follow with Milk of Magnesia, beaten raw egg, or vegetable oil. Then go immediately for emergency help.

  1. Check the battery for corroded or loose connectors, crack or loose hold-down clamps.
    Checking the Battery
    1. If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a solution of warm water and baking soda. Coat the outside of the terminals with grease to prevent further corrosion.
    2. If the connectors are loose, tighten the clamp bolts, but do not over tighten.
    3. Tighten the hold-down clamps only enough to keep the battery firmly in place. Overtightening may damage the battery case.

 

NOTICE
Be sure the engine and all accessories are off before performing maintenance.
Remove the ground cable first, and reinstall it last.
Be carefull not to cause a short circuit with tools.

  1. Check the indicator as shown.
    Checking the Battery BLUE - Good Condition.
    RED - Add Distilled Water.
    WHITE - Charging Necessary.
    If the indicator is red, check the electrolyte level as shown.
    1. When checking the electrolyte level, remove the vent plugs and look at all six cells, not just one or two.
    2. Replenish the battery with distilled water.
    3. After replenishing, be sure to securely tighten the vent plugs.
 

NOTICE
Do not overfill the battery or the electrolyte may squirt out of the battery during periods of heavy charging, causing corrosion or damage.