- Pay particular attention to the polarity connections of the battery when
connecting the battery cables. Make sure that you connect the correct cable
to the corresponding terminal.
- If a jumper battery is used to start the vehicle, refer to the correct method
of jump starting in Section 1.
- When testing or adjusting the alternator, install a condenser between the
alternator output terminal and the ground. This is to prevent the diode from
becoming damaged by a spark which occurs due to testing equipment with a defective
connection.
- Do not operate the alternator with the output terminals disconnected. The
diode would be damaged by the high voltage generated.
- When recharging the battery by a quick charge or any other charging apparatus,
disconnect the alternator output terminal before hooking up the charging leads.
- When installing a battery, always connect the positive terminal first.
- Never disconnect the battery while the engine is running.
- Never electric weld around the car without disconnecting the alternator.
- Never apply any voltage in excess of the battery voltage during testing.
- Never jump a battery for starting purposes with more than the battery voltage.