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BATTERY
CAUTION:
a.
If
it
becomes necessary to start the engine wlth
a
booster battery and jumper cables,
use
a
12-volt booster battery.
b. After connecting battery cables, ensure
that
they
are
tightly clamped to battery terminals for good
contact
c Never add distilled water through the hole used to check specific gravity
How
to Handle Battery
METHODS
OF
PREVENTING OVER-
DISCHARGE
The following precautions must be taken to pre-
vent over-discharging
a
battery
The battery surface (particularly
its
top)
should always be kept clean and dry
rKeep
clem
and
dry
If the top surface of
a
battery
is
wet with elec-
trolyte or water, leakage current will cause the
battery to discharge Always keep the battery
clean and dry
When the vehicle
is
not going to be used over
a
long period of time, disconnect the negative
battery terminal
(If
the
vehicle has an extend-
ed storage switch, turn
it
off
)
Remove
negative
terrnlnal
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Check the charge condition of the battery
-
Hvdrorneier
8-
Thermal
gauge
@
Periodically check the specific gravity of the
electrolyte Keep
a
close check on charge
condition to prevent over-discharge
CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
WARNING
Do
not allow battety fluid to come
in
contact with
skin,
eyes,
fabrics,
or
painted surfaces. After
touching a battery, do not touch
or
rub your
eyes
until
you
have thoroughly washed your hands.
If
the acid contacts the
eyes,
skin or clothing, imme-
diately
flush
with water for
15
minutes and seek
medical attention
Normally the battery does not require additional
water However, when the battery
is
used under
severe conditions, adding distilled water may be
necessary during the battery life
To
maintain serviceability,
a
perforated line has
been added to the battery caution label.
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