Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Clean one time a month or more often in harsh conditions. After the batteries are clean and dry, apply a
commercially available protectant to the terminals.
Battery Removal and Installation
If the batteries are replaced, make sure they are the exact type and model originally supplied with the
vehicle. Failure to follow this caution can result in damage to the vehicle’s electrical system.
Before you disconnect or connect a battery or any other wires, move the run/tow switch to TOW
position.
After you connect a battery or any other wires, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before you move the
run/tow switch to the RUN position.
Remove the battery hold downs and cables. Remove the batteries with a commercially available lifting
device.
If the batteries are cleaned and acid in the battery rack area is neutralized as recommended, no corrosion to
the battery racks or surrounding area should be found. Any corrosion found must be removed with a putty
knife and a wire brush.The area must be washed with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and
water and dried before primer and corrosion resistant paint is applied.
Put the batteries in the battery rack, install the battery hold downs and tighten the hardware to 44 - 55 in. lbs.
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