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d. Keep the battery and terminals clean.
Accumulations of acid film and dirt may
permit current to flow between the terminals
and discharge the battery.
e. To clean the battery, wash it with a diluted
solution of baking soda and water to neu-
tralize any acid present, then flush with
clean water. Foaming around terminals or
on top of the battery is normal acid neutrali-
zation.
f. Dry the cables and terminals before rein-
stalling them, and don't use grease on the
bare metal inside the cable terminals to
prevent corrosion. Grease is an insulator.
Electricity will not flow through it. A plastic
ignition spray will protect the terminals after
you have cleaned and reinstalled them.
g. Whenever battery is removed and replaced
make sure the positive and negative cables
are attached to the correct terminals.
(Positive to positive and negative to nega-
tive). The same is true when using a
“booster battery” or a charger. If you use a
“fast charger”, disconnect the cables from
your battery. Do not attempt to recharge a
frozen battery.
h. If you do not have a maintenance-free
battery, check the battery fluid level and fill
with distilled water if necessary. Do not
overfill.
i. Have the specific gravity of the battery fluid
checked when you have your vehicle
serviced.
Remove rings, metal watchbands, and other
metal jewellery before working around a battery.
Use caution when using metal tools. If the tool
contacts the battery terminals or metal con-
nected to them, a short circuit could occur which
could cause personal injury or fire.
NOTE
Make sure you don't allow
any baking soda solution to
get into the battery. This
can neutralize the battery
acid.
TOPAZ
WARNING
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