Simplicity 16HP V-Twin manual Battery Maintenance, Checking the Battery Fluid

Regular Maintenance

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Checking the Battery Fluid

1. Raise the hood to access battery.

2.Remove the battery filler cap (See Figure 28). Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark. If not, add distilled water.

3.Reinstall the filler cap.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

1.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (6, Figure 28).

2.Remove the battery hold-down rods (C, Figure 28) and battery clamp (D) and battery.

3.Clean the compartment with a solution of baking soda and water.

4.Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.

5.Reinstall the battery in the battery compartment, and secure with the battery hold-down rods (C) and bat- tery clamp (D).

6.Reattach the battery cables, positive cable first (see A, Figure 28)

7.Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro- leum jelly or non-conducting grease.

,A WARNING

Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery.

When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame bv a tool.

Figure 28. Battery

A. Positive Battery Terminal C. Hold Down Rod B. Negative Battery Terminal D. Battery Clamp

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