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Battery Clamp Method
CAUTION
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The battery clamps MUST be mounted in the positions shown, otherwise the battery box top
cannot be installed properly.
1. Perform one (1) of the following:
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If the battery clamp of the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post is NOT mounted in the orienta-
tion shown, perform the following:
Loosen the hex nut that secures the battery clamp to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post.
CAUTION
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When tightening the clamps, always use a box wrench. Pliers will “round off” the nuts. NEVER
wiggle the battery terminal(s)/post(s) when tightening. The battery may become damaged.
Remove the battery clamp from the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post.
Reposition the battery clamp on the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post as shown in.
Securely tighten the hex nut that secures the battery clamp to the positive (+) battery termi-
nal/post.
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If the battery clamp on the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post is positioned as shown in
FIGURE 6, proceed to STEP 2.