Visual Inspection: Notes

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WARNING: Risk of injury. Follow all warning messages and safety precautions, refer to WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

Before any extensive measurements are taken, visually inspect the exterior of the battery, the connections, and the secure installation of the Battery -A-.

For each vehicle, refer to => for information regarding the battery.

CAUTION:

An improperly secured Battery -A- 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.
Make sure the Battery -A- is secure. If required, tighten the mounting bolt to the tightening specification.