Procedure For Replacing Batteries Or Battery Cables {1401,1402,1411}
Usage:
All 12 Volt Products Equipped With Batteries
When replacing the batteries or battery cables, use the following procedure to reduce the possibility of sparks at the battery or cable connections.
1. Turn off the start switch and all electrical loads such as wipers, heater motors, etc.
2. At the battery, disconnect the negative cable routed from the frame. When two or more batteries are involved, disconnect all negative battery terminal cables on all batteries that connect to the frame.
3. Complete necessary repairs to the system.
4. Do Step 2 in reverse order.
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