Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
Headlight Replacement
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the forward heat shield.
3. Remove the light bulb socket from the bezel by twist- ing it counterclockwise and pulling it out.
4.Use a rag or gloves to remove and replace the light bulb with an identical halogen bulb. DO NOT
TOUCH THE BULB WITH YOUR BARE HANDS.
5. Reinstall the socket into the bezel.
Figure 43. Headlight Replacement
Taillight & Dash Light Replacement
1.Twist the socket counterclockwise and pull out to remove it from the taillight or dashboard display.
2.Remove and replace the old bulb with a new identical bulb.
3. Reinstall the socket into the taillight bezel or dash- board display.
Figure 44. Taillight Replacement
Battery Charging
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery; the gasses coming from it are highly explosive. Ventilate the battery well during charging.
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be the result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical component. If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery & Cables in the Regular Maintenance Section.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings included in the safety rules sections of this book. Charge the battery until fully charged (until the specific gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the electrolyte tem- perature is at least 60° F). Do not charge at a rate high- er than 10 amps.
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