Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
5.7BATTERY
5.7.1.BATTERY REMOVAL
1.Remove battery retainer.
2.Slide battery from battery box to gain access to terminal cables.
3.Observe and note cable positions on battery. See Figure 5.10.
4.Disconnect cables from battery terminals, disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first, then disconnect RED (Positive) last. Retain mounting bolts and nuts.
WARNING
Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position. RED (Positive) cable must go to the ( + ) terminal. BLACK (Negative) cable must go to the ( - ) terminal.
5.7.2.BATTERY INSTALLATION
1.Slide battery partially into battery compartment.
2.Connect cables to battery terminals. Connect RED (Positive) cable first. Connect BLACK (Negative) cable last.
3.Reinstall battery retainer and positive terminal cover.
BATTERY REMOVAL:
DISCONNECT BLACK CABLE (NEGATIVE) FIRST,
DISCONNECT RED CABLE (POSITIVE) LAST.
BATTERY INSTALLATION:
CONNECT RED CABLE (POSITIVE) FIRST,
CONNECT BLACK CABLE (NEGATIVE) LAST.
NEGATIVE
TERMINAL
TERMINAL COVER
POSITIVE
TERMINAL
TERMINAL COVER MUST
SHIELD POSITIVE
TERMINAL AFTER
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 5.10
WARNING
The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive liquid. Wear eye protection. Wash affected areas immediately after having eye or skin contact with electrolyte (acid). Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse empty acid containers with water and mutilate before discarding. If acid is spilled on battery, bench, or clothing, etc., Flush with clear water and neutralize with baking soda.
5.7.3.BATTERY SERVICE
1.Remove battery.
2.Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level surface.
3.Using distilled water, refill cells as required to cover cell plates.
4.With cell caps removed, connect battery charger to battery terminals. RED to positive
(+) terminal and BLACK to negative
5.Slow charge battery at 1 amp for 10 hours. An alternative fast charge should be no more than 2.5 amps for four hours.
6.If battery will not accept charge or is partially charged after 10 hours of charging at 1 amp, replace with new battery.
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WARNING
If the battery is removed, DO NOT operate engine without insulating Positive + battery cable terminal with electrical tape, or sparking from the battery can result.
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