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Electrical System
Maintenance
Servicing the Battery
Service Interval: Monthly
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a paper
towel to clean the battery case. If the battery terminals are
corroded, clean them with a solution of four parts water and
one part baking soda. Apply a light coating of grease to the
battery terminals to prevent corrosion.
Voltage: 12 volts
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
DANGER
Charging or jump starting the battery may produce
explosive gases. Battery gases can explode causing
serious injury.
• Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from
battery.
• Ventilate when charging or using battery in an
enclosed space.
• Make sure that the venting path of battery is
always open once the battery is filled with acid.
• Do not lean over the batteries.
• Always shield eyes and face from battery.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which is
poisonous and can cause severe burns. Swallowing
electrolyte can be fatal or if it touches skin can
cause severe burns.
• Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes and
rubber gloves to protect your skin and clothing
when handling electrolyte.
• Do not swallow electrolyte.
• In the event of an accident, flush with water and
call a doctor immediately.
Checking the Battery Charge
CAUTION
If the ignition is in the On position there is potential
for sparks and engagement of components. Sparks
could cause an explosion or moving parts could
accidentally engage causing personal injury.
Be sure ignition switch is in the Off position before
charging the battery.
1. Move the ignition switch to the Off position and
remove the key.
2. Remove the free end of the battery strap from the
buckle and remove the battery cover from the battery
box
(Figure
71).
1. Battery box
2. Battery support
3. Buckle
4. Battery strap
3. Measure the voltage of the battery with a voltmeter.
4. Use the table below to locate the charge state or the
battery, and if needed, the battery-charger setting and
charging interval recommended to charge the battery
to 12.6 volts or greater; refer to the battery charge table
below.
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Figure 71
5. Battery cover
6. Negative terminal
7. Positive terminal
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