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GEM Owner’s Manual - Page 55
Operation and Maintenance
1. The water level in the flooded batteries should be checked monthly. The
level should be in between the battery plates and the bottom of the fill
well (page 52). The battery plates should be visible when looking into the
fill well. If not, use a flashlight. Add water only after charging unless the
water level is below the top of the battery plates. In this case, add just
enough water to cover the plates, charge then recheck the level.
NOTE: For best battery life, add only distilled water.
2. Batteries should be kept clean and free of corrosion. Wash the tops and
terminals of batteries with a solution of baking soda and water (1 cup
baking soda per gallon of water) once per month. Review the CAUTIONS
on pages 46 and 47.
NOTE: Do not allow the cleaning solution to enter the battery.
3. Be sure battery terminals are tight. If just cleaned, let terminals dry and
then spray them with battery anti-corrosion spray.
Never charge batteries if plates are exposed above water
level.
CAUTION!
Battery acid from cleaning batteries can damage driveway
and garage floor.
CAUTION!