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MAINTENANCE

ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION SYSTEM
BATTERY MAINTENANCE ENGINE / CHASSIS ELECTRICAL
Keep battery terminals and connections free of GROUND
corrosion. If cleaning is necessary, remove the corrosion Inspect the ground cable connections. Remove ground
with a stiff wire brush. Wash with a solution of one terminals and clean, if necessary.
tablespoon baking soda and one cup water. Rinse well 2
with tap water and dry off with clean shop towels. Coat The engine / chassis ground q is located under the
the terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly. driver’s seat, behind the battery.

WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Batteries, battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, and
other chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous. It contains sulfuric
acid. Serious burns can result from contact with skin,
eyes or clothing. Antidote:
• External: Flush with water.
SPARK PLUG SERVICE
• Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk.
Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or Inspect and replace the spark plugs at the intervals
vegetable oil. Call physician immediately. outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
• Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get 1. Remove four fasteners q and remove the cargo box.
prompt medical attention.

Batteries produce explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away. Ventilate
when charging or using in an enclosed space. Always
shield eyes when working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

NOTICE
Batteries must be fully charged before use or battery
life will be reduced by 10-30% of full potential. Charge
battery according to “Charging Procedure” page 12.27.
Do not use the vehicle’s stator/alternator to charge a
new battery.

WARNING
BATTERY CHARGING / OFF SEASON A hot engine can cause serious burns. Allow engine to
STORAGE cool or wear protective gloves when removing the spark
plugs.
Refer to Charging Procedure page 12.27 and Battery Off
Season Storage page 12.26 in the electrical chapter.

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