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Figure 51
1. Negative cable (black)
2. Positive cable (red)
3. Bolt and wing nut
Installing the Battery
1.
Place the battery onto the chassis (Fig. 51).
2.
Secure the battery shield to the chassis with
hold–down rods.
3.
Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the positive
(red) cable to the positive (+) battery post
(Fig. 51).
4.
Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the
negative (black) cable to the negative (–) battery
post (Fig. 51).
5.
Replace the battery shield.
IMPORTANT: Keep the battery shield in
place to protect the battery from heat.
6.
Replace the grill.
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4. Battery shield
5. Hold–down rod
Charging the Battery
IMPORTANT: Always keep the battery fully
charged (1.260 specific gravity). This is
especially important to prevent battery
damage when the temperature is below 32 F
(0 C).
1.
Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery, page 38.
2.
Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking the
Electrolyte Level, page 37, steps 2–5.
3.
Remove the cell covers from the battery and
connect a 3– to 4–amp battery charger to the
battery posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 4
amperes or less for 4 hours (12 volts). Do not
overcharge the battery. Install the cell covers
after the battery is fully charged.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Charging the battery produces gasses.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Battery gasses can explode.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away
from battery.
4.
Install the battery in the chassis; refer to
Installing the Battery, page 39.
Maintenance
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