Regular Maintenance

Battery Maintenance

NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

 

WARNING

A

 

Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid

B

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.

1.

Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative (black)

 

 

cable first (B, Figure 52).

 

 

2.

Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire

Figure 52. Battery Compartment

 

brush until shiny.

 

A. Positive (+) Cable & Terminal

3.

Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables,

B. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal

 

positive (red) cable first (A).

Reproduction

4.

Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with

for

 

petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.

 

 

 

Not

 

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