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MECHANIC DIESEL - CITS

26 Re fix the vent plug and keep the vent holes free from dust deposition.
27 Mount the battery rigidly. It should not be over tightened or loose.

28 Apply petroleum jelly on the terminals.

29 Connect the battery terminal clamp and it should be properly tightened.

30 Run the engine everyday minimum 10 minutes to keep the battery always in charge,
Note:

1 Do not crank the starter motor longer than 5 seconds at a time and a longer rest.
Period of 10 seconds between each crank.
2 Battery is not used for long period, remove charge the battery every two weeks.
Interval and keep it in dark cold place avoiding direct sunlight.

31 Check the parasitic drain of the battery.
Checking of parasitic battery drain
1 Connect a fully charged battery in vehicle.

2 Switch off all electrical devices in the vehicle.
3 Apply emergency brake.

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CITS : Automotive - Mechanic Diesel - Exercise 8.4