Treatment Of Battery If Vehicle Taken Out Of Service - AR54.10-P-0006GZ

MODEL 164, 166 

Shown on model 251 

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Ground Cable - Shown On Model 251

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	Risk of explosion  caused by escaping oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of injury  caused by caustic burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes from battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or metal spatter due to short circuit. Risk of burn injuries  caused by short circuit. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or absorption of lead over the skin or orifices	No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves and clothing and safety glasses with side guards. Do not place any conductive objects on the battery and avoid any short circuit from battery positive to ground. Only fill liquid battery electrolyte (diluted sulfuric acid) into suitable and appropriately marked containers.	AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
1	Check battery, charge battery if necessary		AR54.10-P-1129GZ
2	Disconnect ground line of battery (1)	When the vehicle is laid up for more than 4 weeks. This prevents the battery being discharged by closed-circuit accessories.	AR54.10-P-0003GZ
3	Disconnect ground line of additional battery (2)	When the vehicle is laid up for more than 4 weeks. This prevents the battery being discharged by closed-circuit accessories.
4	Charge battery	When battery is disconnected every 6 months at the latest and when the battery is connected every 6 weeks at the latest.	AR54.10-P-1130GZ