PART 8: MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ELECTRICAL
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• Before attempting any work on the batteries or electri-
cal system, remove all jewelry. If metal jewelry or
other metal comes in contact with electrical circuits, a
short circuit may occur causing you to be injured—
plus electrical system failure and damage.
• To avoid short circuits and damage to yourself or the
vehicle, never place metal tools or jumper cables on
the battery or nearby. Metal that accidentally comes in
contact with the positive battery terminal or any other
metal on the vehicle (that is in contact with the posi-
tive terminal), could cause a short circuit or an explo-
sion.
• Keep all batteries away from children.
WARNING! Charger cables must be connected
positive to positive (+ to +) and negative to neg-
ative (– to –). If connected improperly, batteries
could explode causing death or serious per-
sonal injury.
• Always make sure the battery charger is
OFF before connecting or disconnecting
the cable clamps. To reduce the danger of
explosions and resulting death or serious
personal injury, do not connect or discon-
nect charger cables while the charger is
operating.
• Never reverse battery polarity.
• Battery terminals should not be coated with improper
grease. Use petroleum jelly or commercially available,
noncorrosive, nonconducting terminal coatings.
• Keep the battery clean and dry.
• Look for any signs of damage.
WARNING! Examine the battery and alternator
cables for signs of damage or chaffing. A
chaffed or damaged cable, in which wiring is
exposed, can arch against metal components
and cause a fire which can lead to death, per-
sonal injury or damage to equipment.
• Battery acid that may spill during charging should be
washed off with a solution of warm water and baking
soda to neutralize the acid. If you accidentally get acid
in your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with
cold water for several minutes and call a doctor.
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