Checking and replacing battery cables (Taurus 1 and 2)

1. Periodically check the battery cables along their entire length for damage, cracks, burnt insulation and corrosion. Poor cable connections cause difficulties with starting the engine and reduce its service life.

2. Check the contact points of the wires with the battery terminals. White flaky deposits under the insulator and at the point of contact of the terminals with the wire indicate corrosion of the wire and the need to replace it.

The terminals must not be worn or have any signs of corrosion; the mounting bolts must be in place.

3. When replacing wires, always disconnect the negative terminal wire first and connect it last, otherwise you can short-circuit the battery with the tool. Even if you only have to replace the positive terminal wire, disconnect the negative terminal wire first.

4. Disconnect and remove the wires. Make sure the new wire is exactly the same length and diameter as the one that was removed.

5. Wire brush off any rust or corrosion from threaded connections (relay, ground connection). Apply a thin coat of grease to the threads to help prevent further corrosion.

6. Connect the wire to the relay or to ground, tighten the mounting nuts / bolts securely.

7. Before connecting a new wire to the battery, make sure that its length is sufficient to reach the terminal without stretching.

8. First connect the cable to the positive pole, then to the negative pole.

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