Battery Maintenance
8
Battery Maintenance Hazard Statements
CAUTION
BATTERY CLEANING
1.
Apply an approved battery cleaner spray or water solution to the battery top and terminals.
Note:
The water solution is 1 cup (237 ml) baking soda for each 1 gallon (3.8 l) water.
2.
Use a soft bristle brush to clean the battery top and terminals. Remove all corrosion.
3.
Use tap water to clean the solution from the batteries. Correctly discard the waste water.
4.
If the battery cable has corrosion, have a trained technician replace the battery cable.
5.
Make sure the battery cables are tight. If a battery cable is not tight, tighten the hardware to 41
lb·in (4.3 N·m).
6.
Let the terminals dry.
7.
Apply battery terminal protector spray to the terminals.
BATTERY CHARGING
JUMP START WITH BATTERY CHARGER
CAUTION
NOTICE
Before the vehicle is jump started:
• Only use an automotive-type 12-volt battery charger rated at 10 amps or less.
1.
Disable the vehicle.
2.
Turn off all accessories.
3.
Follow the battery charger manufacturer's instructions and cautions.
BATTERY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY
Before the battery is disconnected:
• Disable the vehicle.
To disconnect the battery:
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WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR APPROVED EYE PROTECTION WHEN
YOU DO THE SERVICING OF THE VEHICLE. WEAR A FULL FACE
SHIELD AND RUBBER GLOVES WHEN NEAR BATTERIES.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR APPROVED EYE PROTECTION WHEN
YOU DO THE SERVICING OF THE VEHICLE. WEAR A FULL FACE
SHIELD AND RUBBER GLOVES WHEN NEAR BATTERIES.
THE ALTERNATOR CAN BE DAMAGED IF THE ENGINE IS
OPERATED WITH THE BATTERY CABLES DISCONNECTED OR IF
THE BOOSTER CABLES ARE CONNECTED INCORRECT.
CARRYALL 300 GASOLINE
Operators Manual
TPCC01MC00EN019 (Edition A)