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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Battery
Replenishing Battery Fluid (Conventional Battery)
A poorly maintained battery will deteriorate
rapidly. Check the battery fluid level often.
The fluid level should be kept between the
upper and lower level marks (1).
To refill use only distilled water. Tap water
contains minerals that are harmful to a battery.
WARNING
Improperly c onnecting or disconnecting bat tery c ables can result
in an explosion and c ause serious injury or deat h. When
removing the battery, always disconnect the negative (black)
cable first. When reinstalling the battery, a lways connect t he
negative (black) cable last.
Battery Removal
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the battery vent
tube from the battery.
3. Disconnect the black
(negative) battery cable first.
4. Disconnect the red (positive)
battery cable next.
5. Lift the battery out of the
vehicle, being careful not to
tip it sideways and spill any
electrolyte.
CAUTION
If electrolyte spills, immediately wash it off with a solution of one
tablespoon baking s oda and one cup water t o prevent damage to
the v ehicle.
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