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8Make sure the main switch (on applicable models) is “OFF” before working on the battery.

8Reversal of the battery leads will damage the rectifier.

8Connect the RED lead first when installing the battery and disconnect the RED lead last when removing it. Otherwise, the electrical system can be damaged.

8The electrical contacts of the battery and cables must be clean and properly connected, or the battery will not start the engine.

Connect the RED lead to the POSITIVE (+) terminal first.

Then connect the BLACK lead to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal.

1 Red lead

2 Black lead

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Disconnecting the Battery

Disconnect the BLACK lead from the NEGATIVE (-) terminal first. Then disconnect the RED lead from the POSITIVE (+) termi- nal.

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