SECTION 12—BATTERIES
Battery Clamp Method
WARNING
The battery clamp of the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post MUST be mounted in the position shown in FIGURE 12.7, otherwise the battery box top cannot be installed properly.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 12.7, FIGURE 12.8 and FIGURE 12.9.
Correct Orientation of the POSITIVE (+) Terminal/Post Clamp
POSITIVE (+) Terminal/Post | NEGATIVE |
(Note position of clamp) | Terminal/Post Clamp |
Hex Nut |
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Group 22NF Battery
FIGURE 12.7 Connecting Battery Cables - Battery Clamp Method
1.Perform one (1) of the following:
•If the battery clamp of the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post is NOT mounted in the orientation shown in FIGURE 12.7, perform the following:
i.Loosen the hex nut that secures the battery clamp to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post.
CAUTION
When tightening the clamps, always use a box wrench. Pliers will “round off” the nuts. NEVER wiggle the battery terminal(s)/post(s) when tightening. The battery may become damaged.
ii.Remove the battery clamp from the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post.
iii.Reposition the battery clamp on the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post as shown in FIGURE 12.7.
iv.Securely tighten the hex nut that secures the battery clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal/post.
•If the battery clamp on the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post is positioned as shown in FIGURE 12.7, proceed to STEP 2.
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