Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover located on battery harness. This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal, which could cause sparks. 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. If battery is removed, DO NOT operate engine without insulating Positive + battery cable terminal with electrical tape, or sparking from the battery cables can result.
5.9BATTERY
5.9.1. BATTERY REMOVAL
1.Remove battery retainer. See Figure 5.16.
2.Slide terminal cover away from positive terminal.
3.Observe and note cable positions on battery. Disconnect cables from battery terminals, disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first and RED (Positive) last. Retain mounting bolts and nuts. See Figure 5.16.
REMOVE BATTERY RETAINER
RED (POSITIVE) CABLE | BLACK (NEGATIVE) CABLE |
TERMINAL COVER MUST | WHEN DISCONNECTING | |
SHIELD POSITIVE |
| CABLES, DISCONNECT |
TERMINAL AFTER | FIGURE 5.17 NEGATIVE FIRST | |
INSTALLATION
5.9.3.BATTERY SERVICE 1. Remove battery.
2. Place battery in a
3. Using distilled water, refill cells as required to bring the fluid to the proper level. Note: if your machine is equipped with a maintenance free battery, water will not be required.
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.
FIGURE 5.16
5.9.2. BATTERY INSTALLATION
1.Position battery into battery compartment.
2.Connect cables to battery terminals. Connect RED (Positive) cable first. Connect BLACK (Negative) cable last. See Figure 5.17.
3.Reinstall battery retainer and positive terminal cover. See Figure 5.16.
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.
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