Regular Maintenance
Battery 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 section of this book. Charge the battery until fully charged (until the specific gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60° F). Do not charge at rate higher than 10 amps.
Battery Maintenance
NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1.Raise the seat plate to gain access to the battery.
2.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative (black) cable first (B).
3.Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny.
4.Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive (red) cable first (A).
5.Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery.
•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 by a tool.
A |
B |
Figure 32. Battery Compartment
A.Positive (+) Cable & Terminal
B.Negative (-) Cable & Terminal
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