Visual inspection
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WARNING:
Danger of injury! Observe warning notes and safety precautions. Refer To Warnings and Safety Measures
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Prior to performing any measurements or tests, perform a visual inspection of the battery exterior, battery terminals and secure mounting of battery.
CAUTION:
- An improperly secured battery can lead to damage.
- Excessive vibration due to an improperly secured battery will reduce the battery service life, and the battery hold-down bracket could damage the battery housing and lead to electrolyte leakage.
- Check battery for secure fitting, if necessary tighten mounting bolt to specified tightening torque.
By performing visual inspection, it can be determined:
- If the battery case is damaged. Acid can leak out if the case is damaged. Leaking battery acid can cause severe damage to the vehicle. Acid that has leaked onto any part of the vehicle should be immediately treated with acid neutralizer or soap solution.
- If the battery terminals (battery wiring connections) are damaged. If battery terminals are damaged, contact with battery terminals clamps cannot be guaranteed. When connecting the battery pole shoes, keep in mind that the tightening torque from the "Electrical Equipment" repair manual for the corresponding vehicle is used. If the battery post clamps are not correctly installed and secured, the wiring may burn. Severe malfunctions to the electrical system will result. Safe operation of the vehicle can no longer be guaranteed.