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The electrolyte should be between low-
er and upper marks. If level is low, re-
move battery from vehicle to add dis-
tilled water.
Battery
Removal
Disconnect negative BLACK cable first
then positive cable.
Remove the holding straps.
Pull out vent tube from frame.
Remove battery from vehicle being
careful not to tilt it so that electrolyte
flows out of vent tube.
CAUTION:
Should any electrolyte
spillage occur, immediately wash
off with a solution of baking soda
and water.
Refilling
Place battery on a level surface.
Unscrew caps and add distilled water
up to upper mark as required. Do not
overfill.
1. Upper mark
Properly retighten caps.
Installation
Reinstall battery in vehicle. Fasten bat-
tery and make sure to reinstall the vent
tube.
NOTE:
Place the positive RED cable
between holding straps and battery.
1. Cable between battery and strap
WARNING
Always respect this order for dis-
assembly; disconnect BLACK
negative cable first. Electrolyte or
fuel vapors can be present in en-
gine compartment and a spark
may ignite them and possibly
cause personal injuries.
WARNING
Electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin and clothing. Wear protective
eyeglasses and a suitable pair of
non-absorbent gloves when re-
moving the battery by hand.
WARNING
Connect positive RED cable first
then negative cable. Always con-
nect RED positive cable first.
UPPER LEVEL/NIVEAU SUPÉRIEUR
LOWER LEVEL/NIVEAU INFÉRIEUR
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