08 Maintenance.fm Page 197 Monday, May 11, 2009 2:03 PM
Battery Removal
WARNING! Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery cables can result in an explosion and
cause serious injury or death. When removing the battery, always disconnect the negative (black) cable
first. When reinstalling the battery, always connect the negative (black) cable last.
4. Remove the negative (-) battery cable from
the battery terminal.
Tool: 10 mm wrench
5. Remove the red protective boot from the posi-
tive (+) cable end to expose the terminal.
Remove the positive cable from the battery
terminal.
6. Remove the front battery box bolt.
Tool: 10 mm socket
7. Tip the front box forward and lift the battery
up (to clear the case) and then out the bottom
side.
Maintenance
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