8ñ13
Battery terminals should be disconnected
after stopping the engine.
Check the battery terminals for corrosion
(a white or blueish powder). To remove it,
cover the terminals with a solution of baking
soda and water. It will bubble up and turn
brown. When this stops, wash it off with
plain water. Dry off the battery with a cloth
or paper towel.
Coat the terminals with petroleum jelly to
help prevent future corrosion.
If the terminals are severely corroded,
clean them with baking soda and water.
Use a wrench to loosen and remove the
cables from the terminals. Always
disconnect the negative (ñ) cable first
and reconnect it last. Clean the battery
terminals with a terminal cleaning tool or
wire brush. Reconnect and tighten the
cable, then coat the terminals with
petroleum jelly.
For best battery service, do the following.
1. Keep battery securely mounted.
2. Keep battery top clean and dry.
3. Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight and coated with petroleum jelly or
terminal grease.
4. Rinse off any spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
5. If vehicle is not being used for an
extended time, disconnect cables and
charge battery every six weeks.
Used batteries contain amongst other
things sulphulic acid and lead. On no
account must they be disposed of in
the household refuse waste. Use your
local authorised waste disposal
facilities.
WARNING
Pb
ï Keep lighted tobacco or any other
flame or match away from the
battery.
Hydrogen, which is a highly
combustible gas, is always present
in cells.
ï Do not get electrolyte, which is
SULFURIC ACID, in your eyes, on
your skin and clothes, or painted
surfaces.
WARNING
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