Isuzu Tilt Slide FYJ2000 Instruction Manual page 473

Keep the battery clean. If the battery is left in a dirty condition, contaminants can get
mixed into the battery fluid, the battery plates can be damaged, short circuits can occur
on the top surface of the battery and the battery's service life can be reduced.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Terminals
Battery Handling Precautions
1. Check the terminals for looseness
and corrosion.
2. If a terminal is found to be corroded
and coated in white powder, wash this
away with warm water and then wipe
fully dry. Subsequently, apply a light
smear of grease to the terminals.
3. Securely connect the battery cables
to the terminals.
See "When the Battery Goes Flat"
regarding steps to be taken should
the battery be completely discharged.
Tightening torque for terminal nuts
5 - 7 N·m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf·m/43 - 61 lb·in)
When the Battery Goes Flat
→ Refer to page 8-11
When Performing Inspection or
Maintenance
Before starting inspection and maintenance
of the battery and other parts of the
electrical system, set the starter switch to
the "LOCK" position, turn all other switches
"OFF", and disconnect the battery's minus
cables from the terminals.
There is a danger that electrical
components could be damaged if
inspection or maintenance is carried out if
the battery remains connected.
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