Battery
Check the battery as follows:
Battery exterior
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Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
1
Hold-down clamp
2
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Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
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If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
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Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the battery.
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