Battery Disconnection/Connection - jcb 540-170 Service Manual

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WARNING
Keep metal watch straps and any metal fasteners on
your clothes, clear of the positive (+) battery terminal.
Such items can short between the terminal and nearby
metal work. If it happens you can get burned.
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Disconnection
1 Get access to the
Topics ( T 2-2-2)
2 Remove the leads. Disconnect the earth (-) terminal
first.
Connection
1 Check the battery.
a If the terminal is dirty, clean the post.
Fig 6.
b If the terminal post is corroded and generates
white powder wash the terminal with hot water. If
considerable corrosion is detected, clean with a
wire brush or abrasive paper.
c After cleaning, apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly
to the terminal.
2 Re-connect the leads. Connect the earth (-) terminal
last.
3 Close and lock the access panels.
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Battery Disconnection/Connection

K Related
battery. See
797650
9803/3750-05 (2-02-01)
Section 2-2 - Care and Safety
General Procedures
Battery Disconnection/Connection
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