Battery
If
the terminals are severely cor-
roded, clean them with baking soda
and water.
Then
use a wrench to
loosen and remove
the
cables from
the terminals. Always disconnect
the
negative
(-)
cable first and recon-
nect it last. Clean
the
battery termi"
nals with a terminal cleaning tool or
wire brush. Reconnect and tighten
the cables, then coat
the
terminals
with grease.
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Maintenance
If
you need to connect
the
battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damage to
the
car's
electrical system.
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark
or
flame can cause the
battery to
explode with enough
force to
kill
or
seriously hurt you.
Wear protective
clothing and a
face
shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the battery
maintenance.
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