How do you remove a negative side post battery?
How do you remove a negative side post battery?
Place a suitable sized box-end wrench or a ratchet and socket on the hex-head of the (black-wired) negative side post battery terminal (removing the negative terminal post first will minimize the occurrence of sparks flying from the battery terminal, which could result in igniting flammable hydrogen gases emitting from the battery vents).
Do you disconnect the positive terminal first before the negative?
Q: A friend of mine told me that I should always disconnect the positive terminal of the battery first to keep the electricity from spilling out of the battery. I can’t see how this would matter. I just unhook whichever terminal is closest first. I’ve never noticed any spilled electricity, and I think he’s just pulling my leg.
Why do you remove the negative battery terminal first?
By removing the negative battery cable you are disconnecting the battery from the chassis of your vehicle. If you begin to remove the positive side before the negative and your wrench would make contact with any part of the vehicle, then you could cause a short in the system.
Can a negative battery be installed on a positive battery?
Roadmaster specifies that the Automatic Battery Disconnect, # RM-766, be installed on the positive side of the battery for proper operation on your vehicle’s electrical system. Therefore, installation of this part on the negative battery is not recommended by the manufacturer.
Place a suitable sized box-end wrench or a ratchet and socket on the hex-head of the (black-wired) negative side post battery terminal (removing the negative terminal post first will minimize the occurrence of sparks flying from the battery terminal, which could result in igniting flammable hydrogen gases emitting from the battery vents).
Q: A friend of mine told me that I should always disconnect the positive terminal of the battery first to keep the electricity from spilling out of the battery. I can’t see how this would matter. I just unhook whichever terminal is closest first. I’ve never noticed any spilled electricity, and I think he’s just pulling my leg.
By removing the negative battery cable you are disconnecting the battery from the chassis of your vehicle. If you begin to remove the positive side before the negative and your wrench would make contact with any part of the vehicle, then you could cause a short in the system.
How do you fix a spark plug that is on the negative post?
Check the positive post to be sure that the cover is on. If the post is not covered, place a towel or other clean rag over the positive post. This will help you to avoid accidentally creating sparks by coming into contact with the positive terminal. Loosen the nut that holds the terminal onto the negative post using a socket wrench.
