Regular Maintenance

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free

BCIU1 battery.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

A

1.

Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative

 

 

(black) cable first (B, Figure 23).

 

2.

Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a

B

 

wire brush until shiny.

3.

Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery

 

 

cables, positive (red) cable first (A).

 

4.

Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with

 

 

petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.

 

WARNING

 

Figure 23. Battery Compartment

Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid

spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks

A. Positive (+) Cable & Terminal

B. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal

away from the battery.

 

 

 

When removing or installing battery cables,

 

disconnect the negative cable FIRST and

 

 

Reproduction

reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the

for

positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by

 

a tool.

 

 

 

Not

 

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