Battery Removal - Victory Motorcycles OCTANE 2017 Rider's Manual

Battery
The motorcycle battery is a sealed, maintenance-free battery. Do not remove the battery cap
strip for any reason. Keep the battery connections clean and tight at all times.
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous. It contains sulfuric acid. Serious burns can result from contact with
skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidote:
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable
oil. Call physician immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention.
Batteries may produce explosive gases.
• Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away.
• Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space.
• Always shield eyes when working near batteries
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Battery Removal

1. Remove the seat.
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.
2. Remove the fuse box from the frame of the
motorcycle. Use care to avoid pulling or
stretching wires. See page 79. Fold the
wires to the right rear side of the
motorcycle.
3. Remove the battery hold-down strap.
Tool: 10 mm wrench
4. Remove the negative (-) battery cable from
the battery terminal. Position the cable
well clear of the terminal.
Tool: 10 mm wrench
5. Remove the rubber cover from the positive
(+) battery cable and remove the cable
from the terminal. Position the cable well
clear of the terminal.
6. Tilt the battery slightly rearward, then lift
it away from the motorcycle.
Maintenance
Negative (-)
Positive (+)
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