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Section III. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
3-3. INTRODUCTION
This section contains maintenance procedures which are the responsibility of the operator.
3-4. CLEANING BATTERY CABLES
WARNING
Do not smoke or use open flame or spark-producing equipment in the vicinity of battery.
CAUSTIC CHEMICALS IN BATTERIES
Serious injury could occur from the careless handling of storage batteries or battery electrolyte
(acid). If acid is splashed on the skin, wash the affected area immediately with plenty of clean
water. If acid is splashed in the eyes, wash immediately with plenty of clean water and get medical
attention.
CAUTION
Avoid making contact across the two battery posts. This can result in severe arcing.
1 Open battery box top (1).
2 Use a wire brush to gently remove visible corrosion on outside of cable terminal lugs (2).
3 Close battery box top.
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