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Check BatteryA with inspection visor (magic eye) > < BatteryA check sequence
Check visually
Check visually
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A visual examination of the external condition, connection and installation terminals of the Battery -A-is indispensable before carrying out extensive measurements.
  Caution
t  Incorrect installation of the Battery -A- may damage it.
t  Vibration reduces the useful life of the battery -A-, and may result in risk of explosion, damage the plates and cells and causes the installation support to damage the battery -A- housing.
t  Check Battery -A-installation. If necessary, tighten the fastening screw with the specified torque.
A visual verification should be carried out:
t  Check whether the Battery -A- housing is damaged. If the battery -A- housing is damaged, the acid may leak. Spilt electrolyte may cause serious damage to the vehicle. If necessary, neutralize the effects caused by the acid with a soap solution.
t  Check whether the terminals and poles of the battery -A- are damaged. If they are damaged, the necessary contact between the poles and the terminals is not assured. During connection of the poles of the battery -A-, ensure that they are tightened in accordance with the torque specified in the repair manual. If the terminals of the poles of the Battery -A- are not correctly slotted and tightened, the cables could be burnt, thus giving rise to operational faults in the electrical system, which could compromise the correct operation of the vehicle.
   

Check BatteryA with inspection visor (magic eye) > < BatteryA check sequence