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Technician Safety Information

WARNING:
^ WHEN REPAIRING THE STARTER MOTOR OR CARRYING OUT OTHER UNDER-HOOD WORK IN THE VICINITY OF THE STARTER MOTOR, BE AWARE THAT THE HEAVY GAUGE BATTERY INPUT LEAD AT THE STARTER SOLENOID IS ELECTRICALLY HOT AT ALL TIMES.
^ MAKE SURE THAT THE STARTER MOTOR IS SECURELY MOUNTED ON A BENCH BECAUSE THE STARTER MOTOR MAY MOVE OR JUMP WHEN IT IS ENERGIZED.
^ WHEN CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE ON THE STARTING SYSTEM BE AWARE THAT HEAVY GAUGE LEADS ARE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE BATTERY. MAKE SURE PROTECTIVE CAPS ARE IN PLACE WHEN MAINTENANCE IS COMPLETE.