Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Use wrenches with insulation to decrease the risk of a short-circuit if a
wrench falls across the battery terminals. A battery short-circuit can
cause an explosion.
Battery Disposal
Lead-acid batteries are recyclable. Return used batteries to distributor, manufacturer or lead smelter for recy-
cling. For neutralized spills, put residue in acid-resistant containers with absorbent material, sand or earth
and discard according to state and federal regulations for acid and lead compounds. Contact state environ-
mental officials for disposal information.
Battery
A battery is described as two dissimilar metals immersed in an acid. If the acid is absent or if the metals are
not dissimilar, a battery has not been created. The batteries in this vehicle are lead acid.
A battery does not store electricity, but it can produce electricity as the result of a chemical reaction which
releases stored chemical energy in the form of electrical energy. The chemical reaction occurs faster in warm
conditions and slower in cold conditions. Temperature is important when conducting tests on a battery and
test results must be corrected to adjust for temperature differences.
An older battery can perform adequately except that its capacity is decreased. Capacity describes the time
that a battery can continue to supply its design amperes from a full charge.
A battery has a maximum life. Good maintenance maximizes the available life and decreases the conditions
that can decrease the life of the battery.
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