Fill well with distilled water. Air lock prevents solution rising above bottom of well.
Remove cap from safety-vent and solution drops to correct level. Replace cap in filter hole.
Have the following three items checked frequently:
1. Water level—maintain at the proper height with distilled water.
2. The specific gravity of the battery solution.
3. Battery connections—should be clean and tight.
Charging Precautions It is advisable to observe the following precautions when charging a battery at home or elsewhere. During the charging and for a short time immediately thereafter, the chemical reaction in the battery gives off hydrogen gas in sufficient quantities as to be explosive. When working near a battery being charged, or just after it has been charged, it is important that no flame or spark have an opportunity to ignite the hydrogen gas. To prevent possibility of a static electricity spark’s causing such an explosion with the battery in the car, it is well to ground the car electrically by means of a metal bar or chain running from the car’s frame or bumper to the ground. When the charging or recently charged battery is out of the car, it should be placed where it will not be exposed to flame, spark, or static electricity.
Minimize Oil Dilution and Sludge
The crankcase is provided with a cross ventilation system to reduce harmful dilution of the engine oil by water and fuel. Crankcase dilution is aggravated by low speed driving with frequent stops and starts because the engine does not warm up to the normal operating temperature. The driver can materially assist in preventing this condition by observing the following suggestions: