Battery Fluid

A poorly maintained battery will deteriorate rapidly. Check the battery fluid level often. Add only distilled water. Tap water contains minerals that are harmful to a battery. Unless the plates are exposed before charging, distilled water should be added to a battery after charging. If the plates 3 are exposed, add water to about 1/8 inch (3 mm) above the plates, then charge. Check the fluid level again after charging. Maintain the fluid level 1/4 inch (6 mm) 1 below the bottom of the fill well2 in the cell cover. Do not overfill.