PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE OPERATION Never disconnect the battery cables with the engine running. Disconnection of the battery cables during engine operation would cause a surge voltage, leading to deterioration of the di- odes and regulator. Never perform inspections using a high-voltage multimeter. The use of a high-voltage multimeter could damage the diodes and regulator. Keep alternators dry. Water on alternators can cause internal short circuits and dam- age. Never operate an alternator with the B and L terminals short-cir- cuited. Operation with the B and L terminals connected together would damage the diode trio.
Disconnect the battery cables before quick-charging the battery with a quick charger. Unless the battery cables are disconnected, quick-charging can damage the diodes and regulator. 00-14