Honda EB12D Owner's Manual page 51

w Battery cleaning
If the battery terminals are contaminated or corroded, remove the battery
and clean the terminals.
Removal:
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2.
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4.
5.
Remove the battery set plate.
Disconnect the negative f-1 battery cable first, then disconnect the
positive (+I battery cable.
Remove the battery.
Clean the terminals with a wire brush or sand paper. Clean the battery
with a solution of baking soda and warm water, taking care not to get
the solution of water in the battery cells. Dry the battery thoroughly.
Clean the battery cable ends with a wire brush or sand paper.
POSITIVE I+) TERMINAL
BATTERYSETPLATE
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I
BATTER
NEGATIVE t-1 TERMINAL
BATTERY
Installation:
1. Install the battery into the generator.
2. Connect the positive (+I battery cable first and tighten the nut securely.
Slide the battery boot over the positive (+) cable and terminal.
3. Connect the negative (-1 battery cable. Tighten the nut securely.
4. Coat the battery terminals and cable ends with clean grease.
5. Reinstall the battery set plate.
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