Mitsubishi 2010 Fuso FE, Owner'S Manual

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Simple inspection and service
CAUTION
If the battery needs to be charged, remove it
from the vehicle and remove the vent plugs
where possible before starting the procedure. If
it is charged in the vehicle due to unavoidable
circumstances, be sure to disconnect the nega-
tive (–) battery cable.
NOTE:
Follow the correct procedure when jump starting a
vehicle with a dead battery by connecting it to a live
battery using a booster cable. P. 13-27
4 Battery removal and installation
1. Disconnect the battery cables (each indicated
by an arrow in the illustration) from the bat-
tery terminals.
2. Remove the battery support mounting nuts
(each indicated by an arrow in the illustra-
tion).
3. Remove the battery support , then remove the
battery.
4. Install the battery by performing these steps in
reverse. After installing the battery, make sure it
is securely retained.
WARNING
When disconnecting the battery cables, dis-
connect the (–) cable first. When connecting
the battery cables, connect the (–) cable last.
If you accidentally touched the (+) terminal
and the vehicle body with a tool with the (–)
cable connected to the battery, a dangerous
short circuit could occur.
WARNING
Be sure to observe the following instructions
when storing a battery.
•
Select a storage place where the battery
fluid will not freeze.
•
The storage place must be free of any heat
source and well ventilated.
•
The battery must be kept out of reach of
children.
•
The battery must be placed with the termi-
nals facing upward. Do not place the bat-
tery on its side. Doing so could cause
battery fluid leakage and a fire.
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