Peterbilt Model 320 Operator's Manual after 8-07 - Peterbilt Motors ...

PART 8: MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
to do this, and must jump-start your vehicle, then ensure
that you follow the precautions and instructions below.
WARNING! Batteries contain acid that can burn
and gasses that can explode. Ignoring safety
procedures can cause you or others to be badly
hurt.
• Never jump start a battery near fire, flames, or
electrical sparks. Batteries generate explosive
gases. Keep sparks, flame, and lighted
cigarettes away from batteries.
• Do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,
skin, fabrics, or painted surfaces. Always
wear eye protection. Battery acid that may
spill during charging should be washed off
with a solution of warm water and baking
soda to neutralize the acid. If you accidentally
get acid in your eyes or on your skin,
immediately rinse with cold water for several
minutes and call a doctor.
• Be careful that metal tools or any metal in
contact with the positive terminal do not
contact the positive battery terminal and any
other metal on the vehicle at the same time.
Battery Care
Remove metal jewelry; avoid leaning over
a battery. If metal jewelry or other metal
comes in contact with electrical circuits, a
short circuit may occur causing you to be
injured— plus electrical system failure and
damage to the vehicle.
• Do not try to jump start or charge a frozen
battery. (Even a battery with ice particles on
the electrolyte surface is dangerous.) Allow
it to thaw out first. And always allow battery
to thaw gradually—do not apply direct heat.
Gas trapped in the ice may cause an explosion.
• Do not try to jump start a vehicle if the electrolyte
level in the battery of either vehicle is
low. Maintain the full level of electrolyte in
the batteries. This reduces the volume of gas
in the cells.
• The voltage of the booster battery must have
a 12–volt rating. And the capacity of the
booster battery should not be lower than
that of the discharged battery. Use of batteries
of different voltage or substantially
different capacity rating may cause an explosion.
To avoid serious personal injury and
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