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Chapter 7
WEEKLY CHECKS
Battery maintenance
Your vehicle is tted with a maintenance
free battery, which means the uid level
does not need to be checked.
To extend the life of your battery, do the
following:
•
Keep the battery mounted securely.
• Keep the top of the battery dry
and clean.
•
Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
•
Immediately rinse off any spilled electrolyte using a solution of water and baking
soda.
•
If the vehicle is not going to be driven for an extended period of time, disconnect the
cable from the negative (-) terminal of the battery to prevent discharge, and charge
the battery every six weeks.
WARNING
• Batteries emit an explosive gas mixture which may be ignited by sparks or
naked ames. You should therefore keep sparks and ames away from the
battery at all times. Never smoke near a battery.
•
Batteries contain sulphuric acid. If acid contacts skin or clothing, ush
immediately with a lot of water. In case of eye contact, ush with a lot of water
and seek medical assistance immediately.
•
Battery acid also damages paint and fabrics. To minimise damage, wash off
immediately.
•
Take care with all metal objects and tools including items you may wear
(e.g. jewellery, ring and metal watch bands) near battery terminals. Metal
objects that touch battery terminals can cause sparks and serious heat burns
to the user or wearer.
•
Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running.
• Always connect the red cable to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black
cable to the negative (-) battery terminal. Connecting the battery cables to the
wrong terminals can result in injury and damage to the vehicle.
•
Wear eye protection such as safety glasses and avoid leaning over
the battery.
BATTERY
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