Figure 55
1. Battery
2. Negative (–) battery post
3. Bolt, washer, and nut for
the negative (–) battery
post
4. Bolt, washer, and nut for
the positive (+) battery
post
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
40).
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
Figure 56
1. Positive (+) battery post
2. Negative (–) battery post
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5. Positive (+) battery post
6. Terminal boot
7. Battery hold-down
Removing
(Figure
56).
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3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (–) charger lead
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. Install the battery cover by pushing down and
tightening the 2 fasteners clockwise
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(Figure
55).
(Figure
55).
(Figure
54).