Battery handling instructions

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NOTE:

Battery terminals must no longer be greased
To avoid damaging the battery housing, do not use force when attaching battery terminals; press on by hand only.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Terminal

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Battery terminal tightening torque - arrow - 7.5 Nm.
Additional battery terminal tightening torque: 7.5 Nm.