B Series Truck L4-2184cc 2.2L 2200 (1988)
Battery: Technical Service Bulletins
Battery, Maintenance Free - Charging & Testing
Category Applicable Model/s
5
All Models
Subject:
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY CHARGING & TESTING PROCEDURES
Bulletin No. 020/88
Issued
11/29/88
Revised
DESCRIPTION
There is a growing concern in the market regarding excessive battery claims as a result of insufficient charging and/or knowledge of the appropriate
charging procedures.
The following information and procedures are provided to reduce the amount of unnecessary battery replacements. Listed in the warranty section of this
bulletin is an operation number and appropriate labor hours for charging and inspection of MF type batteries.
NOTE:
Warranty procedures apply only if it is confirmed that the battery discharge was not the result of customer negligence. Vehicles that are in dealer
inventory are the dealer's responsibility. Refer to the "Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual" concerning inventory vehicles.
If you encounter a discharged Maintenance Free (MF) type calcium based battery from a customer complaint, follow the procedures described in this
Service Bulletin for inspection, charging and testing operations.
NOTE:
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The MF type battery can recover its original performance by boost charging.
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The indicator located on the top surface of the battery does not turn from white to blue (indicating the necessity of recharge) until the battery has
discharged 80% and the specific gravity drops to 1.150/ 20~C (68~F). (Refer to Service Bulletin, Category 5 no.013/88 for more details on MF
type battery characteristics.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early battery construction (Type A) provided no safeguard in regards to batteries shorting out from one cell to another.
