WARNING
Incorrect battery-cable routing could damage
the machine and cables causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black)
battery cable before disconnecting the
positive (red) cable.
• Always connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative
(black) cable.
5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable.
6. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post
(Figure
37).
Note: Retain all fasteners.
7. Remove the battery hold-down and lift the battery
from the battery tray
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3
4
Figure 37
1. Battery
2. Positive (+) battery post
3. Bolt, washer, and nut
4. Terminal boot
(Figure
37).
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5
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5. Negative (–) battery post
6. Wing nut, washer, and bolt
7. Battery hold-down
Charging the Battery
Service Interval: Before storage—Charge the battery and
disconnect the battery cables.
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
the Battery (page
2. Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at 6 to
10 A.
Note: Do not overcharge the battery.
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts
1. Positive (+) battery post
2. Negative (–) battery post
Installing the Battery
1. Position the battery in the tray
2. Using the fasteners previously removed, install the
positive (red) battery cable to the positive (+) battery
terminal.
3. Using the fasteners previously removed, install the
negative battery cable to the negative (-) battery
terminal.
4. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
5. Secure the battery with the hold-down
6. Lower the seat.
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33).
(Figure
38).
Figure 38
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (–) charger lead
(Figure
37).
(Figure
Removing
37).