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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Keep all flames and sparks away from open battery cells because hydrogen gas is
produced from open battery cells while charging the battery or adding battery fluid:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during
normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery
can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away
from open battery cells.
NOTE
Before performing battery maintenance, remove the battery cover.
▼ Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
Keep it securely mounted.
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Keep the top clean and dry.
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Keep terminals and connections clean,
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tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or
terminal grease.
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Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately
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with a solution of water and baking
soda.
If the vehicle will not be used for an
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extended time, disconnect the battery
leads and charge the battery every 6
weeks.
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