Battery Inspection and Tray Cleaning
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What happens here
Remove the cover of the battery compartment. Inspect the existing batteries and note their condition, including the manufacturing date (e.g., 2017). Use a small screwdriver to pry open the caps on the battery cells. Observe the fluid levels, which are likely very low due to age and neglect. Use a battery charger to begin charging the batteries. While charging, carefully clean out the corroded battery tray using a wire brush attachment on a drill and then vacuum the debris.
Goal: Assess battery condition and clean battery compartment
Tools and materials
- Battery Charger Schumacher SC1446 — Charging the old batteries
- Drill — Attaching a wire brush for cleaning
- Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from debris and acid
- Safety Gloves — Protecting hands from battery acid and corrosion
- Shop Vacuum — Removing debris and corrosion from the battery tray
- Small Screwdriver — Prying open battery caps
- Wire Brush Attachment — Cleaning corrosion from the battery tray
- Distilled Water — Refilling battery cells