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Battery: Service Precautions




Disconnecting the battery cable
1. All switches should be in the "OFF" position.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Disconnect the battery positive cable.

CAUTION: It is important that the battery ground cable be disconnected first.

Disconnecting the battery positive cable first can result in a short circuit.

Connecting the Battery Cable
Follow the disconnecting procedure in the reverse order.

CAUTION: Clean the battery terminal and apply a light coat of grease to prevent terminal corrosion.