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128 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Battery Installation
that the rubber dampers on the battery
• Check
holder and the floor board are properly in place.
the battery in place on the rubber damper.
• Put
the three positive cables to the (+) termi• Connect
nal, and then connect the negative cable to the (–)
terminal.
NOTE
○Be sure to reconnect any other cables.
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a light coat of grease on the terminals to pre• Put
vent corrosion.
• Reinstall the battery cover and holder.
WARNING
A. Holder
B. (+) Terminal
C. (–) Terminal
the cables from the battery, first from
• Disconnect
the (–) terminal and then the (+) terminal.
NOTE
○There is no need to separate the smaller cables
clamped with the main battery cables.
the battery out.
• Take
Clean
the battery using a solution of baking soda
• and water.
Be sure that the lead connections are
clean.
a visual inspection. Inspect for defective
• Perform
or cracked case and cover, and loose or damaged
terminal posts or cables. Replace battery and/or
cables immediately if any damage is found.
Loose battery cables can create sparks
which can cause a fire or explosion resulting
in injury or death.
Make sure the battery terminal screws are
tightened securely and the covers are installed over the terminals.
Battery Characteristics
The battery installed in this vehicle is a sealed
type, and the sealing strip should not be removed
at any time after the specified electrolyte has been
installed in the battery for initial service. It is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte level or add
distilled water.