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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 batteries are removed and
replaced make sure the positive and
negative cables are attached to the correct
terminals. (Positive to positive and nega-
tive to negative). 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 maintenance-free batter-
ies, check the battery fluid level and fill with
distilled water if necessary.
Do not over-
fill.
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.
WARNING
NOTE
Make sure you don't allow
any baking soda solution to
get into the battery. This
can neutralize the battery
acid.
