PURSUIT OS 255 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 39)

Electrical System

4-7

Section 4

OS 255

Please note that some batteries are sealed

and cannot be filled. Keep the battery tops

clean and dry. Dirt and water can conduct

electricity from one post to the other causing

the battery to discharge.

Keep battery posts free of corrosion. Do not

use wing-nut connections to attach battery

cables. Remove the cables and clean the

posts and cable clamps with a battery post

cleaner or sandpaper as required. Coating

the battery posts and cable clamps with

petroleum jelly or silicone grease protects

them and reduces corrosion. Replace bat-

tery cables if they show signs of corrosion or

fraying. Deteriorated cables cause a consid-

erable voltage loss when under load, such

engine starting.

! DANGER

Never use an open flame in the battery

storage area. Avoid striking sparks

near the battery. A battery can

explode if a flame or spark ignites the

hydrogen gas the battery emits while

being charged.

! WARNING

Corrosion allowed to build on the

electrical connectors can cause a

poor connection resulting in shorts,

ground faults or poor ground connec-

tions. Check electrical connectors at

least annually and cleaned as

required. Do not allow corrosion to

buildup on connections.

! WARNING

Always disconnect AC and DC electri-

cal systems from the power source

before inspecting or servicing the sys-

tem. Never service any component of

an electrical system while it is ener-

gized.

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