i r hw r v w PERIODIC SERVICING BATTERY A plate per cell 35 ampere hour battery fig 8 3 is used for the standard production models An optional battery is offered and is of 9 plate per cell 40 ampere hour capacity Liquid level in the battery should be checked at least every 1 000 miles or once every two weeks If the liquid level is found to be low water should be added to each cell until the liquid level rises to the bottom of the vent well Do not overfill Distilled water or water passed through a demineralizer should be used for this purpose in order to eliminate the possibility of harmful impurities being added to the electrolyte Many common impurities will greatly shorten battery life Do not add any substance to the electrolyte except water The external condition of the battery and the battery cables should be checked periodically The top of the battery should be kept clean and the battery holddown bolts should be kept properly tightened Particular care should be taken to see that the tops of 12 volt batteries are kept clean of acid film and dirt because of the high voltage between the battery terminals For best results when cleaning batteries wash first with a dilute ammonia or soda solution to neutralize any acid present and then flush off with clean water Care must be taken to keep vent plugs tight so that the neutralizing solution does not enter the cell The hold down bolts should be kept tight enough to prevent the battery from shaking around in its E POLE SHOE SCRE FIELD COIL OILER POLE SHOE INSULATION BALL BEARING WOODRUFF I KEY s PULLEY AND SPRING COMMUTATOR FAN G ARMATURE AUTATOR END FRAME DRIVE END FRAME rer Cress Section