Electrolyte Level, Checking

Check Electrolyte Level on Battery Case

-- Check the electrolyte level using the -MIN/MAX- markings on the battery case.

Fig 1: Identifying Electrolyte Level Reading From Min./Max. Marking On Battery Housing

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The electrolyte level is OK when it is at the -MAX- marking.

If the electrolyte level is below -max- marking:

-- Top up with distilled water. Refer to TOPPING OFF WITH DISTILLED WATER .

Checking Electrolyte Level in the Battery Cells

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

-- If equipped, pull the protective foil off from over the cell caps.

NOTE:

The Warning label must remain on the battery.

-- Remove cell caps.

-- Check electrolyte level in battery cells.

Electrolyte level must align with the internal electrolyte level indicator (lip) -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Internal Electrolyte Level Indicator (LIP)

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NOTE:

The level indicator lip equates to the external -max- marking on the battery case.

If electrolyte level is OK:

-- Check cell caps and o-ring seals for damage. Damaged parts must be replaced.

-- Close cells with cell caps.

If electrolyte level is below indicator lip:

-- Top up with distilled water.