» Regularly clean the battery container and terminals and then apply Grease on terminals.
» Make sure vent caps are tight to prevent water or baking soda from entering cells.
» Apply baking soda to any corrosion and rinse cover with water.
» Check your battery's electrolyte level before charging, it should be at the bottom of the vent splash band: - Electrolyte level low? Add distilled water to bring level to the bottom of the vent walls.
» Distilled water not available? Use a good drinking water. It's better than adding nothing; otherwise the battery plate will dry out and the battery could lose its capacity.
» Recharging guidelines for maximum life.
» Use battery charger matched to the battery's size.
» Do not overcharge; an automatic charger that turns off or on with a timer is your best bet.
» Always slow charge a battery; never fast charge or boost charge it.