Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
SAFETY
Owner’s Guide
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• Follow the manufacturers maintenance procedures.
• Use insulated tools within the battery area to prevent sparks or battery explosion.
• Use specified replacement parts, DO NOT use replacement parts of less quality.
• Use recommended tools.Make sure that tools and procedures not specified by the manufacturer will
not be a safety risk to personnel or operation of the vehicle.
• Use wheel chocks and support vehicle with jack stands. NEVER get below a vehicle that is supported
by a jack. Lift the vehicle according to the manufacturers instructions.
• Make sure you service the vehicle in an area away from open flame or sparks.
• Know that a vehicle in need of repair does not operate correctly and can be dangerous to operate.
• After you do the repairs or maintenance, test the vehicle in a safe area that is without vehicle and per-
son traffic.
• Make sure you record and keep all of the maintenance history of the vehicle.
VENTILATION
ALWAYS:
• Charge the vehicle in a well ventilated area.
• Charge in an area free of flammable liquids and items.
• Charge a vehicle in an area that is free from flame or spark. Pay particular attention to natural gas or
propane water heaters and furnaces.