RESURRECTION

NZ Truth, Issue 1239, 29 August 1929, Page 19

RESURRECTION

For Flat Batteries Make Engine Run A battery that has been run down overnight by leaving the lights burning or. the ignition on usually can • be brought back to ' life without removing it from the car. THE first step is to see that there is a sufficient amount of water m the battery cells and that the terminals are clean and tight. The engine should then be cranked by hand, or by towing the car if the owner has lost the crank or is fearful of abroken arm. This much done it is important to keep the engine running fas.t enough to provide the highest charging rate.- - By keeping the engine from idling, therefore, it is possible to maintain a maximum ' charging rate ' even when driving through traffic. In stopping, the' choke should be pulled out mbmeritarily so tliat, subsequent cra'nldng will, make the least possible demands- oh ythe battery while it is m process of being, charged.