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Methods of Preventing Over Discharge

CAUTION
^ If it becomes necessary to start engine with booster battery and jumper cables, use a 12 Volt booster battery.
^ After connecting battery cables, ensure that they are tightly clamped to battery terminals or good contact.

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The following precautions must be taken to prevent over-discharging a battery.
^ The battery surface (particularly its top) should always be kept clean and dry.
^ The terminal connections should be clean and tight.
^ During every routine maintenance, check the electrolyte level.

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^ When the vehicle is not going to be used over a long period of time, disconnect the negative battery terminal.

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^ Check the charge condition of the battery. Periodically check the specific gravity of the electrolyte. Keep a close check on charge condition to prevent over-discharge.