INSERT-SEAT 2461146 - Caterpillar

Battery electrolyte contains acid and can cause injury. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Always wear protective glasses when working with batteries. Wash hands after touching batteries and connectors. Use of gloves is recommended. Batteries give off flammable fumes which can explode. Ensure there is proper ventilation for batteries which are located in an enclosure. Do not smoke when servicing the batteries.
1. Remove the filler caps. Maintain the electrolyte level to the bottom of the openings.If the addition of water is necessary, use distilled water. If distilled water is not available use clean water that is low in minerals. Do not use artificially softened water.At the charging rate, batteries should not require more than 30 cc (1 oz) of water per cell per week.2. Keep the batteries clean.3. Loosen the cable clamps and remove the cable clamps from all of the battery terminals.4. Clean all of the battery terminals.5. Clean all of the cable clamps.6. Install the cable clamps and tighten the cable clamps to the battery terminals.7. Coat the cable clamps and coat the battery terminals with 5N-5561 Lubrication Compound, petroleum jelly or MPGM grease.Check The Battery Charger (If Equipped)
* Check the battery charger for proper operation. If batteries are properly charged, ammeter reading should be very near zero. All batteries should be kept charged to a specific gravity of 1.250 or above.* The batteries should be kept warm, when possible. The temperature of the battery affects the cranking power. If the battery is too cold, the battery will not crank the engine. The battery will not crank the engine, even if the engine is warm.* When the engine is not run for long periods of time or when the engine is run for short periods, the batteries may not fully recharge. Ensure a full charge in order to help prevent the battery from freezing.