Component Cleaning - Ford Transit 2002 Owner's Manual

connected.
While it is not recommended that the vehicle is jump started, it is recognized that
this may occasionally be the only practical way to mobilize a vehicle. In such an instance,
the discharged battery must be recharged immediately after jump starting to avoid
permanent damage.
Always make sure that the jumper cables are adequate for the task. Heavy duty cables
must be used.
Always make sure that the slave battery is of the same voltage as the vehicle battery.
The batteries must be connected in parallel.
Always make sure that switched electric circuits are switched off before connecting
jumper cables. This reduces the risk of arcing occurring when the final connection is
made.
WARNING: Make sure that the ends of the jumper cables do not touch each other or
ground against the vehicle body at any time while the cables are attached to the battery.
A fully charged battery, if shorted through jumper cables, can discharge at a rate well
above 1000 amps causing violent arcing and very rapid heating of the jumper cables and
terminals, and can even cause the battery to explode. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury.
Always connect the jumper cables in the following sequence:
Slave battery positive first and then vehicle battery positive.
Slave battery negative next and then vehicle ground at least 12 inches (300 mm) from
the battery terminal, for example engine lifting eye.
Always reduce the engine speed to idle before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Before removing the jumper cables from the vehicle that had the discharged battery, switch
on the heater blower (high) or the heated rear window, to reduce the voltage peak when
the cables are removed.
Always disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order to the connecting sequence and
do not short the ends of the cables.
Do not rely on the generator to restore a discharged battery. For a generator to recharge a
battery, it would take in excess of eight hours continuous driving with no additional loads
placed on the battery.

Component Cleaning

To prevent the ingress of dirt, accumulations of loose dirt and greasy deposits should be
removed before disconnecting or dismantling components or assemblies.
Components should be thoroughly cleaned before inspection prior to reassembly.
Cleaning Methods:
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