Honda HSM1380i Owner's Manual page 95

3. Disconnect the negative (–) cable at the battery A negative (–)
terminal and put the tube on the terminal.
4. Disconnect the positive (+) cable at the battery B positive (+)
terminal and put the tube on the terminal.
5. Loosen the nuts holding the battery set plate.
6. Disconnect the battery joint cable at the battery B negative (–)
terminal and at the battery A positive (+) terminal.
NEGATIVE ( - ) CABLE
BATTERY
JOINT
CABLE
POSITIVE ( + )
TERMINAL
NUTS
7. Remove the battery and clean the battery terminals and battery cable
terminals with a wire brush or sand paper.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda and warm water
with care not to get the solution or water in the battery cells. Dry the
battery thoroughly.
NOTE:
Two 12V batteries are connected in series.
POSITIVE ( + ) CABLE
NEGATIVE ( - ) TERMINAL
(Two 12 V batteries are connected in series)
BATTERY SET PLATE
NEGATIVE ( - )
TERMINAL
POSITIVE ( + )
TERMINAL
BATTERY B
BATTERY A
TUBES
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