Honda EB12D Owner's Manual page 41

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Battery cleaning
If the battery terminals are contaminated or corroded, remove the battery
and clean the terminals.
Removal:
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1. Remove the battery set plate.
2. Disconnect the negative (-1 battery cable first, then disconnect the
positive (+) battery cable.
3. Remove the battery.
4. 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.
5. Clean the battery cable ends with a wire brush or sand paper.
BATTERY SET PLATE
NEGATIVE (-1 TERMINAL
BATTERY
Installation:
1. Install the battery into the generator.
2. Connect the positive (+) battery cable first and tighten the nut securely.
Slide the battery ,boot over the positive (+I 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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