Northern Lights M864 — SP19-20. Battery Care
Maintenance · Batteries
For the Northern Lights M864, from the Northern Lights owner's manual.
Applies to: Northern Lights M864
Before you start
- Battery gas can explode. Keep all flames and sparks away from batteries.
Procedure
- Check the electrolyte level every 50 hours, or once a month; add distilled water to the manufacturer's recommended level.
- Check and clean batteries, cables, and terminals every 100 hours.
- Clean corrosion with a water and baking soda solution and flush with clean water.
- Tighten terminals and grease them to inhibit future corrosion.
- Check battery condition with a hydrometer every 750 hours.
Tools required
- Hydrometer Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Electrolyte level every 50 hours or monthly
- Clean every 100 hours
- Hydrometer check every 750 hours
Full service-parts list: Northern Lights M864 →
Source: Northern Lights owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.