Title: Service the battery.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology I (20107-I) > Section: Electrical/Electronic Systems: Servicing the Battery

Servicing should include

- cleaning the battery case and terminals
- filling the battery with distilled water and topping off the electrolyte, if appropriate
- replacing the battery by disconnecting and reconnecting the specified battery size (group number), with respect to polarity
- replacing cables by using the same or larger gauge than manufacturer guidelines
- replacing the connectors, clamps/terminals, and hold-downs by using the same as original equipment.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What materials are most battery clamps made of?
- What precautions should be taken when servicing a battery?
- What product(s) can neutralize battery acid?