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Maintenance
• When you do not use the vehicle for
a long time in a low temperature
area, disconnect the battery and
keep it indoors.
• Always charge the battery fully to
prevent battery case damage in low
temperature areas.
For Best Battery Service
• Keep the battery securely mounted.
• Keep the battery top clean and dry.
• Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
• Rinse any spilled acid from the battery
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
Battery Recharging
NOTICE
Always follow these instructions
when recharging your vehicle's bat-
tery to avoid the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH from explosions
or acid burns:
•
Before performing maintenance
or recharging the battery, turn off
all accessories and place the
ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF
position.
•
Keep all flames, sparks, or smok-
ing materials away from the bat-
tery.
•
Always work outdoors or in an
area with plenty of ventilation.
•
Wear eye protection when check-
ing the battery during charging.
•
The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in a
well ventilated area.
•
Watch the battery during charg-
ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
ing rate if the battery cells begin
boiling violently.
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