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ELECTRICAL 8 8.3 CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM 8.3.1 BATTERY FUNCTION: The battery has three major functions in the elec- trical system:  It is a source of electrical energy for cranking the engine.  Once the engine is cranked, it is getting charged from alternator.  Also it provides electrical energy to the vehicle loads whenever the alternator output current is not able to meet the demand or when the alter- nator is fails. SPECIFICATION: 12V, 75AH and 80 A/H, Specific Gravity: 1.27 ± 0.01 Items Specification Type 75D31L 95D31L Cold cranking am- perage [at -18 C(- 0.4 F)] 650A 800 A Reserve capacity 140 Mins 160 Mins Specific gravity [at 20 C(68 F)] 1.27 ± 0.01 1.280 ± 0.01 NOTE • COLD CRANKING AMPERAGE is the amper- age a battery can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain a terminal voltage of 7.2V or greater at a specified temperature. • RESERVE CAPACITY RATING is amount of time a battery can deliver 25A and maintain a mini- mum terminal voltage of 10.5V at 26.7 C(80.1 F). LOCATION: Battery is located in the left side of the engine compartment on panel front wheel arch inner LH. BATTERY DO’S AND DON’TS: DO'S:  Think Safety First.  Do regular inspection and maintenance espe- cially in hot weather.  Recharge batteries immediately after dis- charge. DON'TS:  Don't add acid.  Don't store batteries with tools and other equipment haphazardly placed.  Don't disconnect battery cables while the en- gine is running (battery acts as a stabilizer).  Don't put off recharging batteries.  Don't add tap water as it may contain minerals that will contaminate the electrolyte.  Doesn’t discharge a battery any deeper than you possibly have to?  Don't mix different size and types of batteries. NOTE Don't use the Vehicle Electrical loads for more than 30 minutes when Engine is in OFF condition.