ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Replacing a battery
Remove the old battery.
Install new anti-sulphate pellets, reconnect positive cable ends to positive terminals and then negative cable ends to negative terminals. Install the terminal protection caps. Install the protection plate. CD00E191
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WARNING: Do not invert battery terminals. Connect positive cable ends to positive (+) terminals and negative cable ends to negative terminals (-).
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WARNING: Batteries give off explosive gases. Keep all naked flames, sparks and cigarettes away. Ensure adequate ventilation when charging batteries or when using in a confined place. Always protect your eyes when working near batteries.
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WARNING: The electrolyte in the batteries can cause serious burns. Batteries contain sulphuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Antidote : XTERNAL : rinse thoroughly with water and remove soiled clothes. INTERNAL : do not induce vomiting. Rinse the mouth out with water. Seek medical advice. EYES : rinse thoroughly with water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice.
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WARNING: Never touch battery terminals with the hands as electrolysis can take place within the human body and damage vital organs.
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Remove the protection plate, disconnect cables (negative terminals) and then cables (positive terminals). Remove the anti-sulphate pellets.
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Clean the cables and battery terminals and coat them with grease.
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Install the new battery.
