Overview
The battery and cable system consists of the following components
- Battery
- Battery tray
- High current BJB
- Positive battery cable
- Negative battery cable including a battery monitoring sensor
System Operation
The battery is a 12V DC source connected in a negative ground system and is a voltage stabilizer for the 12V electrical system.
The battery eye indicates the battery state-of-charge by responding to the specific gravity of a single battery cell electrolyte. The battery eye has a viewing plate, 2 colored balls of different specific gravity and a small passage. As the battery's state-of-charge and specific gravity changes, the balls change their position in the passageway and subsequently display a different color in the viewing eye.
Do not install a new battery based solely on the indication of the battery eye. The battery eye color simply indicates the battery state-of-charge, not its condition. For example, a red or yellow/black battery eye usually indicates the battery is discharged, not defective. If the battery eye indicates the battery may be discharged, recharge the battery before testing its condition.