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Specific gravity, checking
 
     
Special tools, test equipment and auxiliary 
items  
    
CAUTION! 
Notes: 
The specific gravity can be tested immediately after charging the battery.   
Commercially available hydrometerShop towelWhen working with battery acid, make sure to follow all "Warnings 
and safety precautions for lead-acid batteries." Wear suitable 
protective clothing and eye protection. When disposing of batteries, always comply with applicable 
Federal, State and local laws regarding the disposal of batteries 
and sulfuric acid. In order to better determine the overall condition of a battery, always 
perform a specific gravity test in conjunction with the load test. The temperature of the electrolyte must be at least 10 C (50 F).
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