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Battery cleaning
When disconnecting the battery cable, be sure to disconnect at the
battery negative ( ) terminal first. To connect, connect at the positive
( ) terminal first, then at the negative ( ) terminal. Never dis/
connect the battery cable in the reverse order, or it causes a short
circuit when a tool contacts the terminals.
POSITIVE ( ) TERMINAL
BATTERY
BATTERY SET PLATE
NEGATIVE ( ) TERMINAL
If the battery terminals are contaminated or corroded, remove the
battery and clean the terminals.
Remove battery set plate.
Disconnect the battery cable at the battery negative ( ) terminal,
then at the battery positive ( ) terminal.
Remove the battery and clean the battery terminals and battery
cable terminals with a wire brush or sand paper.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda and warm water,
taking care not to get the solution or water in the battery cells. Dry
the battery thoroughly.
Connect the battery positive ( ) cable to the battery positive ( )
terminal, then the battery negative ( ) cable to the battery negative
( ) terminal. Tighten the bolts and nuts securely.
Coat the battery terminals with grease.
Reinstall the battery set plate.
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