ELECTROLYTE LEVEL, CHECKING
Check Electrolyte Level on Battery Case
Check the electrolyte level using the -MIN/MAX- markings on the battery case.
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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-.
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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.