CAUTION: Be certain that the battery cable termi-
nal clamps are connected to the correct battery
terminal posts. Reverse battery polarity may dam-
age electrical components of the vehicle.
5. Connect the battery positive cable terminal clamp
(2) to the battery positive terminal post.
6. Connect the battery negative cable terminal clamp
(4) to the battery negative terminal post.
7. Apply a thin coating of petroleum jelly or chassis
grease to the exposed surfaces of the battery cable
terminal clamps and the battery terminal posts.
BATTERY CABLES
DESCRIPTION
The battery cables (2) and (4) are large gauge,
stranded copper wires sheathed within a heavy plastic
or synthetic rubber insulating jacket. The wire used in
the battery cables combines excellent flexibility and
reliability with high electrical current carrying capacity.
The battery cables feature a stamped brass clamping
type female battery terminal crimped onto one end of
the battery cable wire and then solder-dipped. A
square headed pinch-bolt and hex nut are installed at
the open end of the female battery terminal clamp.
Large eyelet type terminals are crimped onto the
opposite end of the battery cable wire and then sol-
der-dipped. The battery positive cable wires (2) have a
red insulating jacket to provide visual identification and
feature a larger female battery terminal clamp to allow
connection to the larger battery positive terminal post.
The battery negative cable wires (4) have a black
insulating jacket and a smaller female battery terminal
clamp.
The battery cables cannot be repaired and, if dam-
aged or faulty they must be replaced. Both the battery positive and negative cables are available for service
replacement. The replacement parts may include portions of the wiring circuits for the generator and other compo-
nents on some models. Refer to the appropriate wiring information for the location of the proper battery cable wire
harness diagrams. The wiring information also includes proper wire and connector repair procedures, further details
on wire harness routing and retention, as well as pin-out and location views for the various wire harness connectors,
splices and grounds.
OPERATION
The battery cables connect the battery terminal posts to the vehicle electrical system. These cables also provide a
return path for electrical current generated by the charging system for restoring the voltage potential of the battery.
The female battery terminal clamps on the ends of the battery cable wires provide a strong and reliable connection
of the battery cable to the battery terminal posts. The terminal pinch bolts allow the female terminal clamps to be
tightened around the male terminal posts on the top of the battery. The eyelet terminals secured to the ends of the
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BATTERY SYSTEM
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