BATTERY PLACEMENT AND | that the charger is connected by checking to see that it is | |
CONNECTION (cont.) | plugged into a powered GFCI receptacle, and that the | |
positive (+) and negative | ||
To install the battery, begin by placing the battery (A) | connected to their respective battery cables. | |
into the battery rack as shown in Fig G. Orientation of | LUBRICATION | |
the battery terminals is according to installer preference | ||
as the supplied battery cables are of adequate length to | Once all connections are made, the final installation | |
reach terminals regardless of battery direction. Secure | step is verification of proper engine oil level. The engine | |
the battery to the rack using the | is factory filled and shipped with approximately 1.5 qt | |
battery strap (D) packed in the literature bag packed with | (1.4 liters) of SAE | |
the unit, as illustrated by Fig G. | check by removing the dipstick (K), wiping it clean, then | |
FIG. G | reinserting it into the engine. Remove the dipstick a | |
second time, checking that the oil level falls between the | ||
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| the level is at the upper limit mark on the dipstick, adding | |
| oil to the engine through the oil fill cap (L) as shown in | |
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clamp to avoid contact with any metal parts. Tighten the |
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connection of all battery charger connections. A battery |
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