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d.
Keep the battery and terminals clean.
Accumulations of acid film and dirt may
permit current to flow between the termi-
nals and discharge the battery.
e.
To clean the battery, wash it with a diluted
solution of baking soda and water to
neutralize any acid present, then flush with
clean water. Foaming around terminals or
on top of the battery is normal acid neu-
tralization.
f.
Dry the cables and terminals before
reinstalling 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
batteries, check the battery fluid level and
fill with distilled water if necessary.
Do not
overfill.
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 connected
to them, a short circuit could occur which could
cause personal injury or fire.
NOTE
Make sure you don't allow
any baking soda solution to
get into the battery. This
can neutralize the battery
acid.
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