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Battery Maintenance
8
Battery Maintenance Hazard Statements
WARNING
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
WARNING
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.
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ELECTRICAL SHORTS CAN CAUSE A FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. PREVENT CONTACT
BETWEEN POSITIVE VOLTAGE AND THE GROUND CIRCUIT. USE
INSULATED TOOLS.
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.
FROZEN BATTERY ACID CAN CAUSE DAMAGE INCLUDING LEAKS
AND EXPLOSIONS. IF THE BATTERY ACID FREEZES, REPLACE THE
BATTERY BEFORE CHARGING OR USE. BATTERIES IN A LOW
STATE OF CHARGE WILL FREEZE AT LOW TEMPERATURES. KEEP
THE BATTERIES IN A HIGH STATE OF CHARGE.
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.
ONWARD 4 PASSENGER LIFTED GASOLINE
TPCC01BW00EN019 (Edition B)
Operators Manual
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