Honda BF4A Operation And Maintenance Ma page 81

<Battery Cleaning>
POSITIVE (+)
NEGATIVE (–)
TERMINAL
TERMINAL
BLACK TERMINAL COVER
1. Disconnect the battery cable at the
battery negative (–) terminal, then
at the battery positive (+) terminal.
2. Remove the battery and clean the
battery terminals and battery cable
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
or water in the battery cells. Dry
the battery thoroughly.
3. Connect the battery positive (+)
cable (red terminal cover) to the
battery positive (+) terminal, then
the battery negative (–) cable
(black terminal cover) to the
battery negative (–) terminal.
Tighten the bolts and nuts securely.
RED
Coat the battery terminals with
TERMINAL
grease.
COVER
When disconnecting the battery
cable, be sure to disconnect at the
battery negative (–) terminal first.
To connect, connect at the positive
(+) terminal first, then at the
negative (–) terminal. Never
dis/connect the battery cable in the
reverse order, or it causes a short
circuit when a tool contacts the
terminals.
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