• Keep metal tools and other metallic objects away from batteries.
  • Inspect for defective cables, loose connections, corrosion, cracked cases or covers, loose hold-downs and deformed or loose terminal posts.
  • Replace worn or unserviceable parts.
  • Tighten cable clamp nuts with the proper size wrench. Avoid subjecting battery terminals to excessive twisting forces.
  • Use a cable puller to remove a cable clamp from the battery terminal.
  • Remove corrosion on the terminal posts, hold-down tray and hold-down parts.
  • Use a tapered brush to clean dirt from the battery terminals and the cable clamps.
  • Use a battery carrier to lift a battery, or place hands at opposite corners.
  • Do not lean over a battery.