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MECHANIC DIESEL - CITS
• Clip battery cables securely to the chassis to avoid short circuits.
• Check vehicle’s specific gravity regularly and correct it by adding electrolyte if necessary.
• Use a puller, not a screwdriver, to remove the battery from the post.
• Tighten loose terminal posts with lead sheet or wire, not iron nails.
• Place a rubber sheet under the battery box to prevent direct contact with iron.
• Avoid bringing an open flame near the battery.
• Handle the battery carefully to prevent spillage of electrolyte.
• Use grommets for passing battery cables inside the body.
• Use battery cables of correct size and grade.
• Maintain the correct charging rate for the battery.
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