INDICATIONS OF A DISCHARGED BATTERY
Starting motor cranks engine slowly or not at all.
Lamps burn dimly or not at all.
Lamps burn brightly when first turned on but soon dim.
Electric horn weak.
Low specific gravity of electrolite.
Putnam's Automobile Handbook: The Care and Management of the Modern Motor-Car
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A practical manual for early motor-vehicle owners provides step-by-step guidance on purchasing, equipping, operating, and maintaining a four-cylinder automobile. It explains engine principles, carburetor and ignition care, lubrication, cooling, battery, tires, brakes, gears, bearings, mufflers, and chassis troubles, and offers diagnostic methods for common faults. Seasonal advice covers winter heating and cooling, hot-weather management, tire expansion, and fire prevention, while practical chapters address driving technique, skidding, gear shifting, touring, and minimizing fuel and repair costs. Emphasis is on hands-on first-aid repairs and systematic troubleshooting so owners can identify and remedy most ordinary problems and avoid unnecessary garage dependence.