4.
Remove the clamp
5.
First disconnect the negative battery cable
(black) from the negative (-)(black) battery
terminal
(Figure
6.
Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red)
battery terminal and remove the positive (+)(red)
battery cable
(Figure
7.
Remove the battery.
Installing the Battery
1.
Position the battery in the tray with the terminal
posts opposite from the fuel tank
2.
Install the positive (red) battery cable to positive
(+) battery terminal.
3.
Install the negative battery cable to the negative
(-) battery terminal.
4.
Secure the cables with 2 bolts, 2 washers, and
2 locknuts
(Figure
5.
Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive
(red) battery post.
6.
Install the clamp and secure it with the wing nut
(Figure
44).
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that
can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
Important:
Always keep the battery fully charged.
This is especially important to prevent battery
damage when the temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
Figure 44
(Figure
44).
44).
44).
(Figure
44).
1.
Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30
amps or 30 minutes at 10 amps.
2.
When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet, then
disconnect the charger leads from the battery
posts
3.
Install the battery in the machine and connect
the battery cables.
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1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
Servicing the Fuses
44).
The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires
no maintenance; however, if a fuse blows, check the
component/circuit for a malfunction or short.
Note:
The fuses are located on right hand console
next to the seat
Fuse type:
•
Main—30 A, blade-type
•
Engine—20 A, blade-type
1.
To replace the main fuse, grasp the fuse and pull
it straight and away from the fuse block
46).
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(Figure
45).
Figure 45
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead
(Figure
46).
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