CHEVROLET 190 - Manual (Page 30)

DAILY LIVING
D Do occ N No o:: 21906503 R Re ev v:: 02 Copyright © Hanmar Motor Corporation 2005 B B--1 16 6
AUXILIARY BATTERY:
The auxiliary battery is located behind the passenger access
door behind the rear wheel, (see Picture B-P46). Under heavy
use it is recommended to check once a month, see
maintenance section.
In order to access the auxiliary battery one must do the
following:
1. Unscrew wing bolt, (see Picture B-P50).
2. Pull down on release handle above the exhaust
pipe, (see Picture B-P51).
3. Lift barrel bolt.
4. Slide out battery tray.
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE BATTERY
COVER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING / EXHAUST IS HOT.
HOT EXHAUST CAN BURN.
To reinstall reverse steps above.
CAUTION: BATTERY ACID CAN BURN SKIN AND
CLOTHING. PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR AND GLOVES
SHOULD BE WORN WHEN HANDLING.
Observe all battery warnings and caution labels.
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a group 27 lead acid
auxiliary battery. It is recommended that acid levels be
checked at least once every 3 months. See battery
manufacturers maintenance recommendations.
REPLACING THE AUXILIARY BATTERY:
Ensure that you maintain a minimum of a 3/8 inch clearance
between the battery posts and the top edge of the
compartment. Replacement battery is a group 27 deep cycle
lead acid or equivalent.
Ensure that the battery cable hex nuts are tightened to 10 ft-
lbs, (see Picture B-P52).
Picture B-P51: Location of battery cover release
handle.
Picture B-P52: Auxiliary Battery.
Picture B-P50: Wing bolt.
Wing bolt
Barrel bolt
Release
handle